Insurance: Contentious | Global

Kennedys has an experienced insurance group in Bermuda which is frequently highlighted as a standout practice for contentious matters. Lawyers within the firm are active on major international disputes as well as on regulatory compliance matters, and the team is well accustomed to handling both litigation and arbitration, often utilising its expansive global network. On the non-contentious side, Kennedys regularly advises on business transfers and the sale of insurance subsidiaries, as well as a variety of corporate structuring concerns. The firm's client base includes global financial institutions and insurance companies.

Appleby has a globally renowned insurance practice. The team regularly represents international companies and insurance clients headquartered in Bermuda in non-contentious mandates spanning multiple jurisdictions, including key work for insurers and reinsurers in licensing, restructuring and insurance company formation. The firm is also particularly active in the insurance regulatory aspects of corporate and financing transactions, as well as advising on product launches. These strengths are complemented by the skills of the firm's dispute resolution practice, which is highly experienced in insurance disputes.

ASW is an acclaimed Bermudian law firm that is particularly known for its specialised focus on the insurance industry. Its lawyers are noted for their experienced handling of the regulatory aspects of highly significant multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. In addition, the team assists with licensing matters and W&I insurance. The firm provides high-end advice to an array of international insurance companies, private equity houses and financial advisers. The transactional and regulatory team is ably supported by an experienced dispute resolution group which is well versed in insurance matters.