The ‘extremely knowledgeable and experienced’ team at HFW is recognised for its work in the Lloyd’s market and on complex mergers and acquisitions. The firm also works with its comprehensive client base to provide insurance regulatory advice on business conduct, enforcement proceedings, and complex new products. Leading the firm is Ashwani Kochhar, who leads on Lloyd’s market matters; Bob Haken, who covers restructurings, distribution arrangements, and prudential regulation; and William Reddie, who advises on a wide range of both corporate and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Specialist knowledge about Lloyd's, which is unrivalled. A 'can-do' attitude and a good understanding of how in-house legal teams and Managing Agents operate, which helps in-house legal teams achieve what is required.'
- 'The team is excellent, smart, thoughtful, creative, and efficient.'
- 'The HFW team includes talented and experienced partners.'
- 'Bob Haken has excellent knowledge of relevant law and regulations. He provides intelligent, practical advice.'
- 'The HFW team is extremely knowledgeable and experienced; they provide clear, practical and intelligent advice. The team is highly responsive and is a pleasure to work with at all levels.'
- 'Bob Haken is exceptional. He has technical expertise, a commercial outlook and is very responsive. He can adapt his style and easily engage with all levels on our side - be it a junior in-house lawyer or the Board of Directors.'
Key clients
- Helios Underwriting PLC
- Diamond Underwriting Limited
- Asertis
- Carbon Underwriting Limited
- Agile Underwriting Limited
- RiverStone International
- AXA XL
- Catalina
- Travelers
Work highlights
Advised Helios on the development of an innovative way of allowing existing and new members at Lloyd's to "rent" participation on Lloyd's syndicates.
Advising Diamond Underwriting Limited as majority shareholder on the acquisition of shares from minority shareholders through a takeover offer.
Advised Asertis on its establishment of a new joint venture insurance managing general agent (MGA).
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Ashwani Kochhar; Bob Haken; Will Reddie