With a strong international presence, Walkers is a key port of call for policyholders and reinsurers on Bermuda litigation and arbitration. Sarah Demerling is vastly knowledgeable of insurance-linked securities and regulatory requirements, while Leonie Tear is highly proficient in licensing matters. Other key members of the practice include Trevor Goulet, who is a key port of call for reinsurers and international corporations.
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Testimonials
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‘We have worked with the team on multiple occasions and have found them to be extremely professional and responsive.’
‘They are a strong, capable team.'
‘Sarah Demerling has an excellent understanding of Bermudian regulation and ILS structures.’
'Sarah Demerling gives excellent commercial advice.'
‘Sarah Demerling is very responsive, user-friendly, and has excellent in-depth understanding of insurance reinsurance transactional issues.'
‘Sarah Demerling leads a Bermuda insurance team. They have an excellent balance of expertise in Bermuda law and regulation combined with strong off-island insurance sector experience. This is reasonably unique combination and provides for compelling offering for our clients.’
‘Sarah Demerling combines technical expertise across insurance and funds.'
‘The Bermuda insurance team is one of my go to firms. They are commercially minded, however also detailed in the weeds of the rules and regulations. I appreciate their timely responses and can do attitude.’
'Sarah Demerling combines technical expertise across insurance and funds with being on the button commercially.'
'The Bermuda insurnace team is one of my go-to firms. They are commercially minded, however, also detailed in the weeds of the rules and regulations. I appreciate their timely responses and can-do attitude.'
Key clients
- Aquarian Holdings LLC
- Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd
- Credit Suisse Life Limited
- Kendall Re Ltd
- Maschpark Re Ltd
- Obra Capital Management LLC
- Resolution Life Holdings ISAC Ltd
- Swiss Re
- Onex Corporation
- Talanx AG
- Mapfre Re
- Kemper
Work highlights
Advised Aspen as the Bermuda legal counsel in relation to its successful listing of shares of its Bermuda specialty insurer on the NYSE.
Acted as Bermuda adviser to Onex Corporation (TSX: ONEX) on its acquisition, through Onex Partners V, of Accredited, the global program management business of R&Q Insurance Holdings.
Advised a client as its Bermuda counsel on its issuance of note securities to catbond investors, the proceeds of which were used to collateralise its obligations under a retrocession agreement with Hannover Re.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leonie Tear
Practice head
Sarah Demerling
Other key lawyers
Leonie Tear; Trevor Goulet