Hogan Lovells International LLP advises a broad range of clients across all parts of the insurance industry. Heading the team is Nicola Evans, who has a vast amount of experience when it comes to disclosure and governance issues, domestic and cross-border M&A, the Takeover Code, and secondary capital raising and restructurings. Jamie Rogers advises a range of different clients on financial crime laws and regulations, and all stages of sanctions in the (re)insurance cycle. Advising on corporate reorganisations, insurance regulations, and reinsurance structures is Edward Steward, who also specialises in insurance and banking business transfer schemes. Tim Goggin is ‘immensely experienced’ and recognised for his work on post-Brexit transfers and insurance regulation.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are capable of addressing all types of solicitations, litigations, and legal advice. In particular, they excel in areas such as Part VII transfers in the UK, disputes with reinsurers, and the legal status of foreign operations. They are both reliable and practical.’
‘Tim Goggin has handled nearly all Part VII transfers in the UK for Japanese reinsurers. He has successfully completed all of them. Neil Chisholm now possesses much of the knowledge that Tim has and can act as the main lawyer for Part VII transfers. Nick can address all types of disputes, legal matters, and provide legal opinions, making him a reliable resource.’
‘Top tier team in the UK corporate insurance transactional and advisory space. The level of expertise and experience is such that they can be consistently relied on to be accurate and efficient in their advice.’
‘Full confidence in the Hogan Lovells team to deliver on our more technical matters. Widespread and consistently high-quality global footprint. An all-round excellent partner.’
‘Francesca Parker - Excellent technical expertise in insurance matters but also across the spectrum of corporate matters, reliable in delivery. John Connell - Very strong matter management, reassuring presence in front of client's business team, pragmatic attitude to risk is appreciated.’
‘Deep insights on (indemnity-based) longevity reinsurance agreements, strong knowledge on regulations.’
Key clients
- AXA
- Just Group plc
- Enstar
- RiverStone International
- BMO Life Assurance
- NN Life
- Arrow Risk Management
- Marsh McLennan
- M&G plc
- Munich Re
- Monument Re Limited
- Canada Life
Work highlights
Advising Enstar (Nasdaq: ESGR) in relation to its merger agreement under which Sixth Street, a global investment firm, and certain other investors will acquire Enstar.
Advised AXA Life Europe (ALE) on a reinsurance agreement with New Reinsurance Company Ltd, a Munich Re subsidiary.
Advised Just Retirement Limited on a reinsurance transaction with American National Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nicola Evans
Other key lawyers
Jamie Rogers; Edward Steward; Tim Goggin; Nick Atkins; Neil Chisholm; Francesca Parker; John Connell