Ogier advises major international insurance funds and brokers, as well as corporate clients, on a broad array of complex insurance matters, and is particularly renowned for its expertise in high-value longevity risk swaps. The practice is led by Richard Sharp, whose experience covers all elements of insurance and reinsurance law and regulation, especially regarding novel ILS and cellular vehicles. Michelle Watson Bunn advises on insurance scheme operational and on transactional issues, and the capabilities of the practice were strengthened by insurance and reinsurance specialist Andrew Grant, who joined the firm from Mourant in December 2024, and Liam Murphy, who joined in April 2024 from A&L Goodbody LLP, and is a corporate and funds expert.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Ogier team has developed a reputation as the go-to law firm for offshore insurance entities assisting in the humanitarian/ESG space. They have played a role representing NGOs and other organisations on high profile and impactful transactions. Given the subject matter and pressures on costs associated with these transaction, using a firm that understands this and the subject matter leads to an efficient process for all parties.’
- ‘The structures involved involve multiple work streams: insurance, along with trust and fiduciary expertise. Ogier is able to offer both in-house, which leads to a seamless and efficient service.’
Key clients
- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
- Prudential Assurance Company
- Munich Re
- Secquaero ICC and ICs/Schroders
- Credit Risk Transfer Solutions
- Falcon Insurance PCC
- The Ardonagh Group
Work highlights
Advised The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development on its humanitarian insurance solution for Ukraine.
Advised various reinsurers, including Munich Re, Prudential Assurance Company and Met Life, on pension longevity matters relating to the pension funds of ITV, Thomson-Leng and The Merchant Navy Ratings, respectively.
Continued to advise Credit Risk Transfer Solutions on its various credit risk transfer deals.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Andrew Grant
Practice head
Richard Sharp
Other key lawyers
Andrew Grant; Michelle Watson Bunn; Liam Murphy