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Provided by Nicholas Berry
Nicholas Berry is a corporate lawyer based in London.
His practice has a particular focus on the insurance sector and he has over 15 years of experience of advising across a range of transactional and regulatory matters, including acting for private equity sponsors, start-ups, domestic and international insurers and reinsurers, investment banks and other industry investors and participants (including Lloyd's market participants) in relation to M&A, fundraisings, buy-outs, start-ups and product launches and structured insurance and reinsurance arrangements.
Nicholas is ranked as a "Leading Individual" for Corporate and Regulatory Insurance and TMT: Fintech by Legal 500, 2024. He is described in Legal 500 as "one of the best, if not the best corporate lawyer I have worked with. Knowledgeable both in terms of legal knowledge and sector, commercial and manages a great and reliable team. I would work with him every time if I could…"
He devised and co-ordinates our Insurathon innovation events, where InsurTech start-ups pitch for a prize fund of up to £50,000. These events have been held annually since 2017 and have enabled Norton Rose Fulbright to provide over £250,000 of support to UK InsurTech companies.
Chambers UK 2024 has ranked him in its non-contentious insurance category, with a client stating "He's a superb lawyer with an easy ability to balance corporate and insurance questions." Business Today News ranked Nicholas as one of the top 10 non-contentious insurance lawyers shaping the UK's industry in 2023.
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
Nicholas thoroughly enjoys articulating and defending the client's perspective, which is very helpful in negotiations.
Nicholas is very detail-orientated but still provides pragmatic advice.
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 thoroughly enjoys articulating and defending the client's perspective, which is very helpful in negotiations.
Nicholas is very detail-orientated but still provides pragmatic advice.
Nicholas is very involved and is hands-on. You know that he will get the best possible terms and he is a great advocate.
