Insurance: Non-contentious
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Norton Rose Fulbright is considered a sought-after adviser for Lloyd's M&A transactions as well as undertaking an array of life insurance work. The firm maintains an additional focus on regulatory matters, including considerable strength in the insurtech space. The team provides high-level strategic advice to major insurers on issues surrounding corporate restructuring, the establishment of new syndicates and Solvency II requirements. Its lawyers regularly handle complex deals of a cross-border nature.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised Kentro Capital on its sale to Brown & Brown.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose have an enthusiastic and passionate team."
"Norton Rose have a good global network and broad experience within the team."
"The Norton Rose team have demonstrated an incredible ability to work seamlessly across multiple different internal work-streams with very tight deadlines."
"Norton Rose have an enthusiastic and passionate team."
"Norton Rose have a good global network and broad experience within the team."
"The Norton Rose team have demonstrated an incredible ability to work seamlessly across multiple different internal work-streams with very tight deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
James Bateson is the global head of financial institutions and insurance at Norton Rose Fulbright. He has extensive experience in advising clients from the insurance sector with regard to international M&A and restructuring mandates.
"James is responsive and technically is very good."
Maria Ross is highly regarded in the insurance market, particularly with regard to her handling of regulatory matters. Her practice also involves focus on large transactional mandates, including Part VII transfers and M&A.
"Maria's pragmatic approach is invaluable, rather than getting lost in theoretical legal complexities - she focuses on practical solutions which drive results."
Matthew Foster is well-regarded for his adept handling of corporate insurance transactions, including M&A and portfolio transfers. He also leads Norton Rose Fulbright's global warranty and indemnity practice.
"Matthew is fantastic and he knows the market inside and out."
"Matthew is a great partner, he is strong technically and is highly commerical."
Nicholas Berry comes recommended for his transactional and regulatory expertise in the insurance sector. He also leads the firm's insurtech practice and advises insurers and startups on the full spectrum of matters, including new product launches, commercial arrangements and regulatory frameworks.
"Nicholas thoroughly enjoys articulating and defending the client's perspective, which is very helpful in negotiations."
"Nicholas is very involved and is hands-on. You know that he will get the best possible terms and he is a great advocate."
"Nicholas is very detail-orientated but still provides pragmatic advice."
Adriana Cotter is well-regarded for her commercial and regulatory expertise and can advise clients on areas such as new product offerings, restructurings and Solvency II.
"Adrianna is a pleasure to work with, she has a legally brilliant mind and is commercially astute."
"Adrianna is an experienced insurance legal professional with strong commercial acumen, and she has a focus on positive client outcomes."
"Adrianna provides pragmatic guidance and solutions in complex regulatory matters."
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