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ASW Law Limited > The Legal 500 Rankings

Bermuda > Insurance/reinsurance Tier 2

ASW Law Limited‘s insurance and reinsurance practice provides expert guidance on high-value M&A transactions and also has a wealth of experience in incorporations, licensing issues, regulatory compliance, enforcement matters and insurance transactions. Spearheaded by Neil Horner, the practice assists major insurers with multi-billion-dollar deals and new company formations. Kehinde George specialises in corporate restructuring and insolvency work, actively participating in complex insurance sector mandates involving schemes of arrangement and distressed insurance companies. Hanno Tolhurst has extensive expertise in handling significant cross-border insurance and reinsurance cases, while Kim Willey serves as a trusted counsel for insurance regulatory matters. The team is further reinforced by the expertise of senior counsel Nikhil Lawton-Misra and senior associate Sangheetaa Phary.

Bermuda > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

The corporate and finance practice at ASW Law Limited works with a variety of financial institutions, providing a wealth of expertise in financial transactions, particularly excelling in the insurance industry. Neil Horner, a specialist in general corporate, funds and finance law, leads the practice, boasting a notable track record in multi-billion-dollar corporate transactions, with a strong presence in significant Bermudan matters within the insurance sector. Kehinde George adds substantial support to the practice with experience in corporate restructurings and insolvencies, while Kim Willey and Hanno Tolhurst both focus on general corporate and commercial law, with a particular emphasis on the insurance sector.

Bermuda > Corporate and commercial Tier 3

The corporate and finance practice at ASW Law Limited has extensive experience in advising on major corporate finance transactions. Group head Neil Horner is a specialist in general corporate, M&A, funds, and finance law, and has a track record in managing multi-billion-dollar corporate transactions, while head of insolvency Kehinde George possesses specialised expertise in corporate restructurings and insolvency matters. Kim Willey handles high-value, cross-jurisdictional deals within the insurance sector, while Hanno Tolhurst focuses on general corporate and commercial law, with a notable portfolio of high-value transactions. Additional key contacts at the firm include senior counsel Nikhil Lawton-Misra and senior associate Sangheetaa Phary.

Bermuda > Dispute resolution Tier 3

The team at ASW Law Limited handles contentious work ranging from court litigation to international arbitration tribunals, covering a broad spectrum of commercial law with a significant focus on insurance and reinsurance claims. Rod Attride-Stirling, a seasoned international arbitration practitioner, co-heads the practice with Kehinde George, who is a specialist in corporate restructuring and insolvency mandates. Senior counsel Matthew Mason is also noted for litigation, arbitration and insolvency proceedings.

Bermuda > Regulatory and compliance Tier 3

With a robust presence in the insurance/reinsurance sector, the regulatory and compliance practice at ASW Law Limited brings practical experience from Bermuda and abroad, enabling the team to navigate the complex landscape of insurance regulations effectively. Headed by Neil Horner, who has extensive expertise in regulatory matters, the practice boasts significant know-how in segments such as the incorporation and licensing of insurance companies, insurance regulatory and enforcement matters, and providing advice in connection with insurance transactions. Other key contacts supporting this practice include Hanno Tolhurst and Kim Willey, who were both promoted partners in 2021 and have demonstrable strength in insurance regulatory and compliance advice, as well as senior counsel Nikhil Lawton-Misra and senior associate Sangheetaa Phary.