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DLA Piper LLP

Insurance: Non-contentious

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DLA Piper LLP

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Insurance: Non-contentious - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a respected non-contentious insurance practice, demonstrating regular involvement in a breadth of transactions, including M&A, buy-ins and portfolio transfer agreements. The team routinely advises a high-profile clientele on both domestic and international matters.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Aviva in relation to its buy-in with the trustees of the Michelin Pension and Life Assurance Plan.

Strengths

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  • We have thrown some unusual propositions their way and they have always adapted well, and generated creative and well thought through advice.

    Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK
  • It is not easy to find a law firm that has such wide-ranging yet specific capabilities. I find the lawyers across DLA to be friendly, knowledgeable, and very client-focused.

    Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK
  • DLA Piper has proven that it is able to advise on all aspects. The core team was able to draw on experts within the firm to cover a wide range of legal issues.

    Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleCharles Rix
    Senior StatespeopleCharles Rix

    Charles Rix

    Charles Rix is an accomplished insurance practitioner with great depth of experience. He regularly handles large M&A deals, portfolio transfers and corporate reorganisations in the insurance sector.
  • Up and ComingCarl Hotton
    Up and ComingCarl Hotton

    Carl Hotton

    Carl Hotton specialises in corporate insurance matters, advising clients on areas including M&A and buy-in transactions.

    • Carl is a very commercially astute corporate insurance lawyer who helps us navigate large complex insurance and reinsurance-based transactions effectively and efficiently.

      Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK

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