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Appleby advises on the establishment, regulatory compliance and business operations of insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as assisting insurance managers and brokers based in offshore jurisdictions. Simon Harding is recommended.

Cains has ‘excellent knowledge of Isle of Man pension schemes and legislation, as well as equivalent UK legislation’. The practice advised on the variation of pension terms in the context of the implementation of a unified public sector pension scheme, replacing and consolidating 15 separate existing superannuation schemes. Ben Hughes is ‘good at thinking around problems’.

Simcocks represented London Scottish Re in potential claims concerning the sale of PPI policies. David Spencer is practice head, and Phil Games is ‘sensible, straightforward and commercial’.

Dougherty Quinn’s ‘advice is well considered’. The practice advised on the formation of a captive insurance company within the Isle of Man. Paul Dougherty is a key contact. Pensions lawyer Annemarie Hughes is ‘strong on detail, and presents it in an intelligible manner’. Tom Maher advised on various offshore pensions matters.

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