Led by Neil Horner, ASW Law Limited’s broad caseload encompasses corporate finance transactions, licensing, and regulatory matters. Well-regarded in the insurance sector, Horner is skilled at M&A, reinsurance, and funds, while Kim Willey is informed in insurance linked securities. Hanno Tolhurst is often engaged in commercial and corporate law, and key associates in the practice include Federico Candiolo, Chris Southorn, and Susan Wang.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Key clients
- Nippon Life Insurance Company
- Brown & Brown, Inc
- Calidris
- Willis Towers Watson plc
- SiriusPoint Ltd
- Nippon Life Insurance Company
- Legal & General Group plc
- Aviva plc
- Advantage Capital Holdings LLC
- 26North Partners LP
- Agam Capital Management LLC
- Ares Management Alternative Credit Funds
Work highlights
Advising Willis and Bain Capital on the creation of a new licensed brokerage company in Bermuda.
Advising Brown & Brown, Inc on its potential $10 billion acquisition of the Acession Risk Management Group, a leading insurance distribution platform, including its Bermuda subsidiaries.
Advised Nippon Life Insurance Company on its acquisition of Resolution Life Group Holdings Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Hanno Tolhurst
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kim Willey
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Chris Southorn
Practice head
Neil Horner
Other key lawyers
Kim Willey; Hanno Tolhurst; Federico Candiolo; Chris Southorn; Susan Wang