‘Providing practicable and actionable advice’, Norton Rose Fulbright is a key contact for investors, brokers, and major insurers. The practice advises on disruptive tech and InsurTech, Part VII transfers, MGAs, and structured insurance and reinsurance. Nicholas Berry is experienced in the M&A and private equity markets; he co-leads the practice with James Bateson, who covers IPOs, joint ventures, and distribution arrangements. Maria Ross is a notable name for regulatory and life insurance matters, and Matthew Foster has a niche in emerging markets and discontinued business. The team was further strengthened by the arrival of Adriana Cotter in September 2024 from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. Cotter focuses on regulatory and commercial work for both UK and international (re)insurers and intermediaries.
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‘Adriana Cotter engaged and delivered expert advice in a very user-friendly way. Adriana is very collaborative with good management of expectations on delivery and costs.'
'Strong team with experience in UK Insurance & Lloyd's. Deep knowledge of Lloyd's syndicate transactions and regulation.'
‘The team has strength in depth across the specialist departments and knows its opposite numbers within our company very well. Excellent availability and high-quality senior associates/counsel.’
'Matt O'Shea has deep technical expertise on insurance matters.’
‘Good all-round expertise across various legal areas, with one dedicated "relationship lawyer" who is assigned to the business, who is aware of what is going on.'
'Team is highly knowledgeable, providing practicable and actionable advice.'
Key clients
- Acrisure LLC
- AIG
- AmTrust
- Apollo
- Ascot
- Aquiline Capital Partners
- Arch Capital
- Asta Managing Agency Limited
- AXA
- Bain Capital
- Catalina
- Chaucer
Work highlights
Advised Asta on the novation of the Ki Syndicate 1618 from Brit Syndicates Limited.
Advised American International Group (AIG) on the sale of its worldwide personal travel insurance business, AIG Travel, to Zurich, for an enterprise value of $600 million.
Advised Mercer, a global consulting business, on its acquisition of Cardano.
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Practice head
James Bateson; Nicholas Berry
Other key lawyers
Maria Ross; Matthew Foster; Matt O'Shea; Adriana Cotter