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Insurance: Non-contentious

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Insurance: Non-contentious - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
HFW delivers regulatory and transactional advice to insurers, reinsurers, brokers and other industry clients. The team regularly handles Lloyd's market work and is known for its advice on cross-border matters. Its lawyers assist clients with M&A, corporate restructuring and Part VII transfers, along with complex reinsurance transactions. The firm has further expertise in the insurtech space, advising both established companies and startups on regulatory authorisation for new product development and distribution.
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Work Highlights

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  • HFW advised the litigation funder Asertis on its establishment of a new joint venture insurance managing general agent.

Strengths

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  • HFW provides excellent and practical advice.

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  • HFW is very strong at getting the wording precise and tight to reflect the commercial intent. The firm is a strong advocate for its client's rights and side in the negotiation.

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  • To me, they provide a good, efficient service.

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  • I have always received sound, prompt and pragmatic advice from HFW.

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  • HFW's diverse expertise across multiple legal disciplines, combined with strong industry knowledge, allows them to handle a wide range of matters with confidence and precision.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ashwani Kochhar
    Ashwani Kochhar

    Ashwani Kochhar

    Ashwani Kochhar has a strong practice handling transactional and regulatory insurance work. He represents a variety of players in the insurance market, including Lloyd's entities, on M&A deals, Part VII transfers and other matters.

    • Ashwani displays an easy-going personality, but is incredibly focused on delivering the best for his clients.

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    • Ashwani Kochhar has always given me sound and pragmatic advice.

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    • Ashwani Kochar is a go-to for me on technical matters, and has strong experience and expertise.

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    • Ashwani Kochar was diligent and tactical in achieving our aims. He has intricate knowledge of the Lloyd's market going back many years.

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  • Robert Haken
    Robert Haken

    Robert Haken

    Robert Haken advises on a wide range of insurance industry matters including business restructurings and Lloyd's market issues.

    • Robert Haken provides practical hands-on advice and has a commercial approach.

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  • William Reddie
    William Reddie

    William Reddie

    William Reddie is active on a range of non-contentious insurance matters, including acquisitions and reinsurance agreements. He also provides clients with advice on regulatory issues relating to insurtech and other new products.

    • Will has great knowledge of the sector. He is a very useful person to know and helped us deliver numerous complex transactions.

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    • Will is great to work with. He delivers outstanding service, showcasing exceptional legal expertise and strong commercial awareness, resulting in practical and high-impact solutions for our business.

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