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Clifford Chance LLP

Insurance: Non-contentious

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Insurance: Non-contentious - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a first-rate non-contentious insurance practice, servicing a diverse and high-calibre client base that includes insurers and reinsurers as well as investment firms, banks and brokers. The firm handles big-ticket M&A, in addition to regulatory and governance matters, with substantial international reach owing to its global network of offices. Its lawyers also handle business restructuring and capital raising within the insurance market, and have notable expertise in matters relating to insurance-linked securities.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented Aviva in connection to the client's £3.7 billion acquisition of Direct Line.

Strengths

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  • The firm definitely has strong commercial acumen.

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  • The team are extremely clever, experienced, practical and personable.

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  • They are highly responsive and well resourced, with an excellent breadth of expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hilary Evenett
    Hilary Evenett

    Hilary Evenett

    Hilary Evenett is a senior director at Clifford Chance who enjoys an outstanding reputation in the London market for her expertise in insurance M&A. She can also advise on a broad range of complex regulatory issues.
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  • Ashley Prebble
    Ashley Prebble

    Ashley Prebble

    Ashley Prebble, the global head of the insurance group, is routinely instructed by an impressive array of domestic and international insurance companies. His practice encompasses cross-border M&A transactions, complex regulatory matters and Part VII transfers.

    • Ashley Prebble has a deep understanding of his clients.

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    • He sees the bigger picture.

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  • Cheng Li Yow
    Cheng Li Yow

    Cheng Li Yow

    Cheng Li Yow is regularly instructed by insurers and financial institutions to advise on reinsurance matters. She also has considerable knowledge in the insurance-linked securities space.

    • Cheng Li was cool and calm in negotiations and was never without a sensible solution.

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    • She is technically brilliant, has a keen attention to detail as well as superb sector experience and understanding.

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  • Imogen Ainsworth
    Imogen Ainsworth

    Imogen Ainsworth

    Imogen Ainsworth impresses with her experience in major insurance transactions, including M&A as well as pensions de-risking and longevity risk transfers.
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  • James Cashier
    James Cashier

    James Cashier

    James Cashier is part of Clifford Chance's global insurance team. He specialises in advising clients regarding reinsurance and portfolio transfers.

    • James Cashier is very clear, very technical and very helpful.

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