A&L Goodbody LLP has a fully-rounded insurance practice led by four dedicated partners and one of counsel. It has an established presence in establishment and market entry matters, through to M&A transactions and restructurings, regulatory issues, crisis management and enforcement, and data protection. Head of the insurance and reinsurance group James Grennan is a senior practitioner with an outstanding record, particularly in regulatory, establishment and market entry matters, with insurance M&A and portfolio transfers specialist Laura Mulleady and insurance advisory and transactions expert Sinéad Lynch also having formidable reputations. Stephen Quinlivan is another key insurance M&A partner.
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‘The practice has depth in senior and junior expertise covering a wide range of areas across the insurance industry in Ireland and EU. A collaborative approach is part of their DNA and informed pragmatism is a strength. Willing to adapt to and adopt new engagement and billing processes.'
‘James Grennan - able to think outside of the normal approach and provide check and balance on approach. Delivers at speed.'
- 'Laura Mulleady- manages work and engagement with a strong efficiency to cost and utilisation of quality junior support. Pragmatic when needed and clear.'
- 'Sinead Lynch- outstanding customer service, combined with a wealth of knowledge not only on law but practical implications.'
- 'Scott McDonnell -very competent senior associate who delivers quality work in a timeley manner. Good client engagement and management of junior support to projects .Partnership awaits him no doubt.’
Key clients
- AA Ireland No
- AEGON No
- AIG
- AON
- Arch Capital
- Aviva
- AXA Insurance
- AXA XL
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Digital Care
Work highlights
Advised Zurich Insurance on all Irish legal and regulatory aspects of an ongoing cross-border conversion from an Irish-incorporated plc into a German-incorporated AG, Zurich Insurance Europe AG.
Advised Riverstone International group on the coordination on several regulatory approvals including change in control approvals for a number of investors in the acquirer group, new outsourced service arrangements, transitional services and reinsurance.
Advised South African-based insurer, OUTsurance, on its establishment in Ireland and entry into the Irish insurance market.
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Practice head
James Grennan
Other key lawyers
Laura Mulleady; Sinéad Lynch; Stephen Quinlivan; Emma Martin; Scott McDonnell