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Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited's lawyers work alongside major international law firms and their clients include a number of the largest Bermuda-based global insurance and reinsurance businesses and insurance intermediaries, as well as other global financial institutions with offices in the jurisdiction such as banks, trust companies, accountancy firms and hedge funds.

We also have Bermuda-qualified lawyers in our London and Asia offices, ensuring we are able to provide Bermuda legal advice across all time zones.

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Bermuda

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Carey Olsen advises on a wide range of non-contentious insurance and reinsurance mandates, including the regulatory aspects of acquisitions and internal reorganisations. The Bermuda team is noted for its solid track record in high-profile cross-border work, regularly representing global insurers and professional services companies in Bermudian legal matters. The firm also assists clients with obtaining licensing approvals and in the formation of strategic partnerships.

Work Highlights

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  • Carey Olsen supported the Government Investment Corporation of Singapore through its acquisition of a stake in the Miller Group (an independent reinsurance broker) from private equity house Cinven.

Strengths

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They are clear about expected fees and very good at sticking to their quotes. It makes a big difference and reflects their understanding of our business and requirements.

Insurance respondent
Global

They have a deep knowledge base from having worked on so many highly structured and complicated deals. They also have very strong relationships with the BMA.

Insurance respondent
Global

Carey Olsen is notable for its high degree of attention to detail, timely completion of requests, its deep expertise and its experience in a wide array of areas.

Insurance respondent
Global

They are very responsive and take every effort to meet our time-sensitive matters.

Insurance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Gavin Woods
2
Gavin Woods
2
Band 2
Gavin Woods has expertise in the licensing and structuring of insurance companies, including insurance marketplace providers. He also advises insurers on note issuances and credit facility agreements. He has further experience in reinsurance agreements.

Gavin and his team are extremely knowledgeable on all matters where we've sought assistance. He has been our main contact since the company's inception and been attentive to our needs as we've grown.

Gavin is a terrific lawyer who brings a calmness along with a market expertise that is very helpful to clients.

Gavin is great to work with. He is on top of local developments and both pragmatic and sensible in his advice. He always makes himself and his team available.

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Gavin Woods
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Kent Smith

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