Walkers acts for clients in the insurance, wealth management, healthcare and financial sectors on a range of insurance mandates, with a focus on corporate transactions. Recent highlights for the firm have included reinsurer establishment in Guernsey, insurance class actions and private equity platform acquisitions. Jessica Robinson brings transactional experience to the practice and also provides legal and regulatory counsel on insurance product provision and scheme reorganisation. Noted for his contentious practice is Adam Cole, who has assisted on financial investigations and insurance coverage disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Jess Robinson is very impressive - her advice is straightforward, on point, and she's very responsive.
- They are responsive and able to explain complex matters in a clear and concise way.
- The team at Walkers is approachable and extremely proactive. They consistently demonstrate a high level of understanding of insurance matters and the Guernsey regulatory system.
- Speed of response and depth of knowledge. Always looking to provide pragmatic and practical solutions.
Key clients
- Astaara Company Limited
- ARM Group Holdings Limited
- AXA
- Beazley
- Joint liquidators of GBG Insurance Ltd
- Goldman Sachs
- Lloyds Bank International, Guernsey
- Navigate Re Limited
- KRyS Global
- Willis Towers Watson
Work highlights
Represented the joint liquidators of GBG Insurance Ltd.
Advised Erithmitic on the £200m establishment of a Guernsey reinsurance vehicle, Navigate Re, in connection with the offer of quota share reinsurance in respect of life policies issued by Upstream.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jessica Robinson
Other key lawyers
Adam Cole