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Linklaters

Insurance: Non-contentious

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Provided by Linklaters

The combination of Linklaters’ insurance sector specific experience and proven track record of corporate, finance and regulatory expertise, means we work with our clients on some of the largest and most complex transactions in the insurance sector. We have an experienced team who have each worked for many years in the sector, advising insurers as their businesses have evolved and as they have faced the challenges of changing regulatory and commercial environments.

Linklaters' global insurance sector is led by Duncan Barber, Thomas Broichhausen and Tracy Whiriskey. Further key contacts include Fionnghuala Griggs, Rob Cleaver, Andrew Chaplin and Phil Goss. Our global team has a strong track record in advising on complex transactional, structuring and regulatory matters in the insurance sector across the UK, Europe, Asia and other key markets.

Clients (14)

  • Ageas
  • MS Amlin
  • Aviva
  • AXA
  • Groupama
  • Lloyds Banking
  • MetLife
  • Old Mutual
  • Prudential
  • QBE
  • Rothesay Life
  • Royal London
  • RSA
  • Swiss Re

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Non-contentious - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a respected non-contentious insurance practice which demonstrates strong corporate and financial expertise. The firm offers a full range of regulatory advice in addition to facilitating major transactions, including M&A, portfolio transfers and distribution agreements. The team regularly handles complex domestic and cross-border work for major insurers. Its lawyers also offer expertise in reinsurance transactions and pensions de-risking, including longevity swaps.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company on its USD2.3 billion acquisition of Legal & General's US protection and pensions risk transfer business.

Strengths

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  • The team has market experience, technical knowledge and pragmatism.

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  • Linklaters' team has a proactive approach, expert technical knowledge, seasoned experienced lawyers, and sound judgement.

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  • Linklaters are one of a small number of firms with highly specialised expertise in this area.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Duncan Barber
    Duncan Barber

    Duncan Barber

    Duncan Barber has deep experience providing counsel to insurance industry clients in relation to a wide array of high-value and complex transactions. He is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border deals.

    • Duncan Barber has provided robust and constructive challenges on key issues. He is very responsive, which was crucial in meeting project deadlines.

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    • Duncan Barber is a market-leading insurance lawyer with deep experience.

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