Praised by clients for the depth of knowledge and experience in the market, Campbells‘ cross-practice insurance team acts for a litany of blue-chip clients on the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is jointly chaired by corporate head Alan Craig, a regular adviser to reinsurers and foreign insurers regarding capital market products, and litigator Mark Goodman, whose recent engagements include remediation advisory and regulatory reviews. Paul Kennedy advises a host of clients on matters at the intersections of insurance and corporate insolvency, while ‘superb‘ senior associate Jeremy Durston is noted for his capabilities in regulatory challenges. Associate Kate Hewitson is also recommended.

Conyers draws superlative praise from a myriad of high-profile clients for the ‘quality of service and professionalism‘ of its dedicated (re)insurance practice. Steered by Derek Stenson – ‘a highly respected lawyer who consistently delivers results above and beyond expectations‘ – the team is consistently engaged on a mix of big-ticket transactions, disputes, regulatory reviews and investigative actions. Senior associate Philippa Gilkes is praised by clients for her ‘fantastic industry knowledge and expertise’, ranging from handling the establishment and licensing of new companies to multi-billion-dollar reinsurance transactions. Associate Sarah Farquhar is also recommended for regulatory and compliance matters. Counsel Rob Humphries left the practice in April 2022.

Walkers is reputed for the depth of its expertise in regulatory insurance matters, handling a mix of licensee applications, share deals and restructurings, as well as senior management training initiatives and CIMA remediation compliance reviews. Joint practice chairs Philip Paschalides and Tony De Quintal – who was promoted to partner in July 2021 – are noted for their expertise in big-ticket reinsurance transactions. Global risk and regulatory head Lucy Frew advises various insurers and reinsurers on a host of compliance matters, ranging from insurtech investment opportunities to anti-money laundering obligations. Senior counsel Juliana Tang is well-versed in both cross-border transactions and regulatory reviews. Associate Sarah Dombowsky is also noted.

With a particularly active reinsurance practice, Appleby works with a variety of blue-chip international entities on a mix of corporate, financing and regulatory matters. Practice head Simon Raftopoulos‘ recent highlights include cross-border compliance reviews and credit facility negotiations, while Jacob MacAdam is noted for his capabilities in structuring, establishing and licensing insurance companies. Senior associate Dean Bennett specialises in restructurings, schemes of arrangements, and enforcement issues, while Appolina Bent is recommended for regulatory matters.

Maples Group‘s cross-disciplinary insurance practice is sought out by a number of public and private sector clients for assistance with the full range of transactional and general advisory matters. Tim Frawley regularly handles a diverse array of work, including new company formations, regulatory reviews, and insurance-linked securities. Abraham Thoppil is noted for his expertise in insurtech and insurance legislation, while John Dykstra is well regarded on account of his active catastrophe bond transaction practice.