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William Fry LLP
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Provided by William Fry LLP

William Fry’s Insurance and Reinsurance lawyers provided legal, regulatory and tax expertise in many complex reinsurance transactions.

Our dedicated Insurance Department is consistently recognised as the market leader in Ireland on insurance (life and non-life) and reinsurance matters. This multi-disciplinary team has provided legal, regulatory and tax expertise in some of the largest and most complex reinsurance transactions in recent years. Our specialist expertise covers all aspects of reinsurance law and regulation and our clients include many of the largest domestic and international insurers and reinsurers.

As a full-service law firm we are able to draw extensively on our colleagues’ expertise in M&A, Tax, Competition & Regulation, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and other areas.

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Ireland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

William Fry LLP offers a highly rated commercial insurance team with proven experience in the management of all corporate and regulatory issues arising from life and non-life insurance transactions. The law firm advises on the establishment of new Irish insurance intermediaries for EU and UK-based insurers seeking to facilitate the continued distribution of products across the EU. It has experience in reorganisations and restructurings of insurance and reinsurance firms. The team also acts for clients on matters involving compliance with regulations and directives.

Work Highlights

  • William Fry LLP acted for Zurich Insurance Group on its acquisition of the Irish portion of AIG Insurance Group's personal travel insurance and assistance business.

Strengths

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The team is consistently close to the client, demonstrating a deep understanding of its business needs and providing tailored, practical legal advice.

Insurance respondent
Europe

William Fry provides expert, commercial and timely guidance and support on a wide range of insurance regulatory matters.

Insurance respondent
Europe

William Fry has a strong knowledge base and applies legal and regulatory requirements practically, with a top-quality service and quick turnaround times.

Insurance respondent
Europe

Lawyers in the team are knowledgeable, quick to pick up on things and entirely supportive of their clients.

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Eoin Caulfield
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Eoin Caulfield
Head of Insurance
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Band 1
Eoin Caulfield advises clients on transactional and regulatory matters, including the establishment of new branches in Ireland and compliance with Solvency II. He also acts on the regulatory aspects of transactions in the insurance sector.

Eoin Caulfield is technically strong, great to work with and focused on client service.

We really enjoy working with Eoin, and really value his contributions. He is a trusted adviser.

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Ian Murray
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Band 3

Ian Murray offers experience handling the regulatory aspects of international insurance M&A. He also assists clients with the interpretation of EU regulations and directives, including CRSD, and the authorisation of new insurance entities.

He is always available and provides a level of clarity.

Ian Murray provides an excellent level of service and clearly understands the needs of his clients in a competitive market.

Ian is a very strong partner with a great legal mind who provides top-class service and advice.

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Catherine Carrigy
Catherine Carrigy
Associates to watch
Catherine Carrigy assists clients with several non-contentious insurance matters including legislative reforms, compliance with regulations and the establishment of new insurers.

Catherine Carrigy consistently provides expert, commercial and timely input.

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Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP

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Eoin Caulfield
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Eoin Caulfield
Head of Insurance
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Band 1
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Ian Murray
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Band 3
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Catherine Carrigy
Catherine Carrigy
Associates to watch
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Members

Provided by William Fry LLP

Eoin Caulfield

Eoin Caulfield

Head of Department

Ian Murray

Niall Campbell

Paul Convery

Ruairi Rynn

Clients

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AIG

AXA

AXA Life Europe

Allianz Life

Apollo Global Management LLC

Assured Partners (backed by GTCR and Apax)

Companjon

FBD Insurance

Fidelity

Irish Life

Lloyds of London

New Ireland

Phoenix Group

SEB Life International

Saol Assurance

Industries

Provided by William Fry LLP

Commercial & Professional Services

Financial Services

Insurance