William Fry LLP has a longstanding presence in corporate and regulatory insurance matters, including insurtech, ESG and sustainable finance, along with more traditional M&A transactions and portfolio transfers. It has remains active in large-scale M&A transactions and establishments of new insurance and insurance-related businesses, and continues to be noted for coverage disputes and other insurance claims. Eoin Caulfield leads the insurance and reinsurance department and has a primary focus on transactions and regulatory issues, as does Ian Murray. Paul Convery is a senior litigator with a background in insurance claims and coverage disputes. Immensely experienced senior consultant John Larkin provides additional gravitas to the department. Consultant Niall Campbell is also noted for his portfolio transfer expertise. The team also employs an actuarial consultant to advise on transactions and compliance matters.
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‘William Fry have a strong insurance team. They are very respected in the market and good to deal with. ’
‘We mainly deal with Ian Murray and Eoin Caulfield. Eoin is one of the biggest names in the market in this area and extremely knowledgeable and good to deal with. Ian is technically excellent and good to deal with as well. ’
‘Deep knowledge of the insurance sector in Ireland and the UK. Very pragmatic team that seeks out commercial solutions. Our business colleagues really value their input at all stages of the transaction.’
‘The two stars of the team are Eoin Caufield and Niall Campbell - both very responsive and knowledgeable, very user-friendly.’
‘A small but well resourced and experienced group of insurance practitioners. The Dublin market isn't large, but this is the stand out firm. ’
‘Catherine Carrigy is exceptional; she is accessible, knowledgeable, and gives commercially sensible advice. ’
Key clients
- Saol Assurance
- New Ireland
- Irish Life
- Allianz Life
- AIG
- AXA Life Europe
- Fidelity
- SEB Life International
- FBD Insurance
- Lloyds of London
Lawyers
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Niall Campbell
Catherine Carrigy
Practice head
Eoin Caulfield; Paul Convery
Other key lawyers
Ian Murray; John Larkin; Niall Campbell; Catherine Carrigy