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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders
What the Team is Known For
Well-respected team with considerable expertise in corporate and restructuring transactions, including Solvency II and Part VII transfers. Also capable of handling major longevity, pensions de-risking and reinsurance transactions. Services a diverse range of clients, particularly those from the life sector. Offers considerable cross-border capabilities, particularly in matters concerning US and Canadian clients.
Strengths
One source reports: "The team is very good at not getting drawn into arguments over small details, but instead taking a much broader view of a project and the issues that are coming out of it."
Clients say: "They can provide expertise in structuring a transaction alongside a really deep understanding of the nuanced technical insurance issues."
Market commentators note: "They have the capacity to take on large and complex deals and coordinate a network of other specialists to support you on a project."
Work Highlights
Advised Scottish Widows on the Part VII transfer of a portion of its insurance business to a subsidiary incorporated in Luxembourg, in order to facilitate the company continuing to serve EEA customers following the UK's exit from the EU.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Cannon serves as co-head of HSF's public international law practice and deputy head of its global arbitration practice. His impressive practice sees him work with clients on matters concerning human rights and maritime disputes.
"Andrew has a really deep knowledge of the law, political considerations and diplomacy; it is relatively rare for a lawyer to have that expertise and experience."
Active in the APAC region, Alastair Henderson is commended for his unrivalled experience in handling arbitrations in South-East Asia, among other markets. His sector-specific arbitration expertise extends across a plethora of industries such as oil and gas, engineering, projects and infrastructure.
"Alastair can provide concrete, understandable and precise information for all those who are not lawyers."
Christian Leathley is head of HSF's Latin America group and its US international arbitration practice. He receives high praise for his regional expertise, leading commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across US and Latin American markets.
"Christian is client-focused and wants to achieve the best outcome for the client."