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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Rankings

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Insurance: Non-contentious - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright is sought-after for advice on general M&A activity as well as an array of work relating to life insurance. 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright acted as lead adviser to Probitas and its management team on the £242 million sale of Probitas Holdings Bermuda and its group to Aviva.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright has deep industry knowledge and experience as well as a very strong grasp of the commercial requirements.

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  • The Norton Rose team are both practical and commercial, but also have strong technical capabilities – this combination is exceptionally valuable.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright is highly experienced in the sector. We have had excellent experience working with this team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Bateson
    James Bateson

    James Bateson

    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 Bateson has very deep industry knowledge and experience, and is a master of finding a commercial solution.

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  • Maria Ross
    Maria Ross

    Maria Ross

    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 Ross is a great asset and partner for our transactional work in the UK.

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    • I struggle to know of anyone that can compete with Maria's depth of knowledge and experience across the broadest possible range of insurance and reinsurance.

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  • Matthew Foster
    Matthew Foster

    Matthew Foster

    Matthew Foster is well regarded for his adept handling of corporate insurance transactions, including M&A and portfolio transfers. He also co-leads Norton Rose Fulbright's global warranty and indemnity practice.

    • Matthew Foster is very good at managing matters, including across jurisdictions. He was excellent throughout and I always had faith in his technical expertise and negotiating acumen.

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  • Nicholas Berry
    Nicholas Berry

    Nicholas Berry

    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 Berry is a fantastic lawyer. He really cares about the result and is highly experienced in the areas of practice needed.

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    • Nicholas Berry is a great partner to work with. He has great commercial awareness, is strong at articulating commercial requirements, has great attention to detail and is very committed.

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  • Adriana Cotter
    Adriana Cotter

    Adriana Cotter

    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.

    • It is excellent to work with Adriana.

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    • I thought Adriana was very good. She is personable, diligent, pleasant to work with and commercial.

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  • Simon Baker
    Simon Baker

    Simon Baker

    Simon Baker is recognised for his commercial aptitude, while he boasts experience handling insurance-related M&A and product launches.

    • Simon Baker is a recognised expert and understands our business. He is responsive, commercial and reliable.

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    • Simon Baker is a great partner to work with. He has great commercial awareness, is strong at articulating commercial requirements, has great attention to detail and is very committed.

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    • Simon Baker was a trusted partner for our business across many areas.

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  • David Bartlett
    David Bartlett

    David Bartlett

    David Bartlett can assist clients on M&A and reinsurance, among other areas.

    • David was definitely worthy of a shout-out. He was excellent throughout. I always had faith in his technical expertise and negotiating acumen. He is definitely one for the future.

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    • David is exceptional, and one of my go-tos. His adeptness at translating complex legal and regulatory issues into something accessible is second to none. He is a star in the industry.

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    • David is a great lawyer and we're lucky to work with him. He is thoughtful, diligent and a trusted partner.

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    • David Bartlett is an excellent lawyer with great awareness who really adds value.

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