Ashurst’s insurance team advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Sydney-based Rehana Box frequently acts for insurers in issues linked to IPOs, business operations, and insurance portfolios. Hong-Viet Nguyen is an integral member of the practice, supporting the team’s work across a range of insurance-related mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ashurst of Australia has exceptional Marine Insurance knowledge and has consistently provided outstanding support. After thorough review and analysis they have consistently provided comprehensive and easy to understand responses and provided recommendations for improvement.'
- ‘Rehana Box was the insurance specialist engaged for our project. She was professional, knowledgeable and worked well with our team and the party we were negotiating with. Rehana responded quickly with well-rounded advice and options for consideration.’
- ‘Ashurst can draw on its pool of experts across Australia, each with unique expertise. The breadth of experience provides confidence in the advice received.’
- ‘Rehana Box is very responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. She is able to effectively respond to questions, distilling advice in a clear and simple way.’
- ‘Leading experts on the global insurance market, specifically its impact to government and high-tech sectors.’
- ‘Rehana Box is fabulous across all areas of insurance law including recent cases. The junior solicitors are responsive and reliable. It is a real pleasure working with the insurance team.’
Key clients
- Nippon Life Insurance Company The Envest Group and the Ardonagh Group African Trade and Investment Development Insurance Arch LMI Pty Ltd Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Department of Defence LDF Operations Limited – White Oak Pacific Life Re (Australia) Pty Limited TF Global Markets (Aust) Pty Ltd University of Sydney Woolworths Group Limited Conduent Transportation Department of Defence Monadelphous Group Singtel Optus Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Nippon Life Insurance on its acquisition of shares in Resolution Life Group for USD8.2bn and 20% of MLC for AUD500m.
Advised The Envest Group and the Ardonagh Group on the acquisition of PSC Group Insurance for AUD2.49bn and separation of its Australian and UK businesses.
Advising ATIDI on its template Comprehensive Non-payment Insurance contract and related template documents, including treaty reinsurance agreements, a side letter, and facility agreement.
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Practice head
Rehana Box
Other key lawyers
Hong-Viet Nguyen