Insurance | Global

Clifford Chance maintains its reputation as a global leader in the non-contentious insurance space. The law firm's global practice is made up of highly rated teams in the UK, Spain and the USA. The team's main areas of focus include:

• Representation of insurers, reinsurers, brokers and underwriters.

• Complex cross-border M&A and Part VII transfers.

• Corporate restructuring and Brexit-related mandates.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher's global insurance practice is made up of highly regarded teams in the USA and UK. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in handling cross-border insurance M&A mandates.

• Experience advising on reinsurance and alternative risk transfer transactions.

• Deep knowledge across corporate and regulatory matters relating to the Lloyd's market.

Clyde & Co is renowned for its pre-eminent contentious insurance practice globally, that is complemented by the law firm's highly rated transactional and regulatory expertise. The law firm's global insurance practice is made up of teams based in the UK, continental Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and South Africa. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in major insurance and reinsurance disputes.

• In-depth knowledge of professional liability, political risk, marine and energy claims.

• Experience advising across a range of insurance M&A and regulatory matters.

Eversheds Sutherland is a respected firm with a robust non-contentious insurance practice. The firm has strong teams in the USA and the UK. The law firm offers:

• Capabilities in transactional matters, including M&A and joint ventures. 

• Experience in representing leading insurers and reinsurers. 

• Expertise in longevity swaps and Part VII transfers. 

Hogan Lovells' international insurance offering is made up of highly rated teams based in London and Mexico supported by its impressive integrated network across Europe. The law firm's practice encompasses both contentious and non-contentious work. Its main focus areas include:

• Insurance M&A, restructuring and financing.

• Part VII transfers and Solvency II advice.

• Advising on contentious claims on behalf of insurers and reinsurers.

Norton Rose Fulbright's non-contentious insurance practice is made up of high-quality teams in the UK, Australia, Singapore and South Africa, as well as continental Europe. Its main areas of focus include:

• Life and non-life Lloyd's market transactions.

• Part VII transfers and other regulatory and restructuring projects.

• Cross-border disputes relating to the marine, energy and aviation sectors.

• Expertise in the insurtech and fintech spaces.

Sidley Austin maintains a strong reputation for its transatlantic insurance practice. With strong teams based in Chicago, New York and London, the law firm offers:

• Experience advising insurers and reinsurers on large-scale M&A transactions.

• Comprehensive support on insurance-linked securities mandates.

• Expert regulatory and reorganisation guidance.

Skadden's global insurance platform comprises high-quality teams based in the USA and London, enhanced by the law firm's presence in China, South Korea, Japan and Singapore. The law firm offers:

• Considerable skill in handling cross-border M&A transactions.

• Expertise advising on insurance-related capital markets issuances and securitisations.

• Significant experience on restructuring and financing mandates.

CMS's insurance practice is highly regarded internationally, offering particularly strong centres of expertise in the UK and Germany, which are enhanced by the firm's impressive European network. The law firm's practice incorporates:

• Advice to insurers on professional negligence, aviation, cyber and construction risk policies.

• Representation of insurers and reinsurers in energy, mining and aviation disputes.

• Expertise in handling a range of contentious matters.

DLA Piper's expansive global insurance offering is made up of teams across Europe, the USA and the Asia-Pacific region. Providing support on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, the law firm has particularly strong teams based in Italy, Thailand, Germany, China and Australia. The law firm offers:

• Significant expertise in handling complex insurance and reinsurance disputes.

• Experience advising on cross-border M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations and portfolio transfers.

• Considerable knowledge across cybersecurity and insurtech products.

Freshfields is highly regarded for leveraging its strong international network to advise insurance industry clients on non-contentious issues. It is particularly recognised for the strength of its UK and German teams. The law firm offers:

• Considerable expertise in handling high-value and cross-border M&A transactions.

• Significant experience advising on restructuring and reinsurance matters.

• Additional skill advising on complex regulatory concerns.

Herbert Smith Freehills maintains a strong global presence in the insurance market, with a strong UK team, complemented by groups in continental Europe, Australia and China. The law firm offers:

• Skilled representation of both insurers and policyholders in coverage claims.

• Expertise in handling disputes relating to the energy and infrastructure sectors.

• Experience advising on cyber liability and W&I policy issues.

Linklaters' widely respected global insurance practice is made up of teams in the UK, continental Europe and Asia. The law firm's non-contentious practice focuses primarily on:

• Advising on complex M&A, portfolio transfers and restructuring transactions.

• Skilled handling of reinsurance longevity swaps.

• Providing expert guidance on technology-related insurance projects.

A&O Shearman is an established presence in the international insurance market, respected for its coverage of key European markets such as the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. The law firm's international strength is further enhanced by its Asia practice group. Its primary areas of focus include:

• M&A, capital raising and financing matters.

• Longevity swaps and risk transfers.

Baker McKenzie offers impressive insurance capabilities to clients, particularly through highly rated teams based in Asia, including practices in Thailand and China. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in advising on a wide range of corporate transactions, including major acquisitions and project finance matters.

• Skill advising on complex regulatory issues.

HFW's highly respected global insurance practice comprises teams based in the UK, France and the UAE, as well as a strong presence in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. The law firm's primary areas of focus include:

• Advising insurers and reinsurers on complex disputes.

• Claims arising out of the marine, aviation, energy and construction spheres.

• Representation of policyholders and brokers.

Kennedys stands out for its strong contentious and non-contentious insurance work internationally. The strength of the law firm's London headquarters is enhanced by teams situated in Latin America, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and continental Europe. The law firm offers:

• Experience handling high-profile, cross-border coverage claims.

• In-depth knowledge of the shipping, aviation, construction and energy sectors.

• Particular expertise in advising on Bermuda form disputes.