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ASW Law

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ASW Law

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Insurance - Bermuda

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

ASW is an acclaimed Bermudian law firm that is particularly known for its specialised focus on the insurance industry. Its lawyers are noted for their experienced handling of the regulatory aspects of highly significant multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. The firm provides high-end advice to an array of international insurance companies, private investors and financial advisers. The transactional and regulatory team is ably supported by an experienced dispute resolution group which is well versed in insurance matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • ASW Law was Bermuda counsel to Nippon Life on its proposed acquisition of Resolution Life Group Holdings.

Strengths

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  • ASW is able to explain the complexities of Bermuda's regulations. The team counsels on business affairs with a highly practical approach.

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  • For more sophisticated transactions, we tend to go to ASW.

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  • ASW Law was able to step in and handle the intricacies of our complex deal.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Neil Horner
    Neil Horner

    Neil Horner

    Neil Horner offers a wealth of experience representing insurance companies in transactional and regulatory mandates. He is especially noteworthy for his insights into the Bermudian elements of cross-border M&A matters in the insurance sector. He has further experience in reinsurance agreements.

    • Neil Horner is a great lawyer.

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  • Hanno Tolhurst
    Hanno Tolhurst

    Hanno Tolhurst

    Hanno Tolhurst is known for his deep knowledge of Bermudian regulatory matters. In addition to his expertise in incorporation and licensing, he assists clients with the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions as well as advising on reinsurance agreements.

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  • Kim Willey
    Kim Willey

    Kim Willey

    Kim Willey supports clients on a variety of insurance mandates, including those relating to the formation of branches and the sale or acquisition of subsidiaries.

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  • Rod S Attride-Stirling
    Rod S Attride-Stirling

    Rod S Attride-Stirling

    Rod Attride-Stirling leads ASW's dispute resolution team. In this role, he has gained wide-ranging experience acting for insurance companies in contentious matters. This includes cases arising from instances of white-collar fraud.

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