Well regarded in the insurance sector, ASW Law Limited’s key strengths lie in M&A transactions, regulatory matters, and capital markets matters. The practice is led by Neil Horner, who is versed in corporate insurance transactions, while Kim Willey is reputed in the financial services sector. Hanno Tolhurst and Federico Candiolo handle insurance mandates, while Chris Southorn is particularly active in the Fintech sector. Susan Wang and Cristina Craciun are other key team members.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction
Key clients
- Nippon Life Insurance Company
- Brown & Brown, Inc
- Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing
- Nordic Trustee AS
- SiriusPoint Ltd
- Calidris
- Nippon Life Insurance Company
- Legal & General Group plc
- Aviva plc
- Ares Management Alternative Credit Funds
- Lockington Partners Limited
Work highlights
Advising Nippon Life Insurance Company (“Nippon Life”) on the proposed acquisition of Resolution Life Group Holdings Limited (“Resolution Life”).
Advising Brown & Brown Inc on its potential $10 billion acquisition of the Acession Risk Management Group, a leading insurance distribution platform.
Advised SiriusPoint Ltd. on the US$733 million repurchase of all of SiriusPoint Ltd's common shares and warrants held by CM Bermuda Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Hanno Tolhurst
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Federico Candiolo
Practice head
Neil Horner
Other key lawyers
Kim Willey; Hanno Tolhurst; Federico Candiolo; Chris Southorn; Susan Wang; Cristina Craciun