Insurance: Non-contentious

Eversheds Sutherland has a robust team involved in a broad scope of non-contentious mandates for clients from the insurance industry. The firm offers noted expertise in corporate mergers, acquisitions and bulk annuity transactions and provides additional strength in handling regulatory matters and distribution agreements. Its lawyers have further expertise in longevity swaps and Part VII transfers.

"Eversheds have good strength and depth across their team, they are able to bring in specialists from other areas whilst managing the overall delivery as well."

"Eversheds pre-empted our questions and responded promptly and thoughtfully whilst providing excellent advice through a difficult negotiation process."

"Eversheds are a large firm with specialist lawyers across the full range of matters of interest to an insurance business."

Eversheds Sutherland advised Rothesay on its £1.4 billion residual risks full-scheme buy-in of Rexam Pension Plan.

Hugo Laing has a breadth of non-contentious insurance expertise that spans M&A, bulk annuity transactions and portfolio transfers. He is particularly praised for his adept handling of pensions de-risking. "Hugo gives fantastic service and is well-liked; he drives deals forward and tenaciously applies his great market knowledge." "Hugo is brilliant, his combination of deep technical expertise, pragmatism and the support he provides is unmatched."

Martin Mankabady's practice encompasses an array of non-contentious insurance matters, including complex M&A deals. He offers further expertise in restructuring as well as providing strategic advice. "Martin's availability and guidance is great; he has a deep understanding of the market and has strong commercial awareness."

Rosamund Wood is noted for her excellent pension scheme work and for her expertise in relation to pension de-risking. "Ros offers strong commercial awareness and pragmatic advice." "Ros always provides consistent and solid advice."