RPC is known for its non-contentious insurance practice and has a great strength in M&A. The team regularly works with clients on the full range of insurance market matters, from investment and financing/ILS matters to distribution and regulatory issues. Matthew Griffith heads the team and is a key contact for commercial, regulatory, and transactional matters; Griffith is also recognised for his expertise on post-Brexit work. Acting on complex deals in the private equity and insurance markets is James Mee, who often advises on M&A activity involving MGAs. William Hogarth advises on large legacy transactions, as well as renewal rights transfers and corporate transactions.
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Key clients
- Bishop Street Underwriters (a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company)
- HW International
- Bain Capital Insurance
- Howden Group and Howden Ventures
- Assured Partners UK&I
- Mosaic
- Beat Capital Partners
- NormanMax
- African Speciality Risks
- Markel
Work highlights
Advised Bishop Street Underwriters Bishop Street, a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company, on its acquisition of Landmark Underwriting, a specialty-focused managing general agent in the London insurance market.
Advised Bain Capital and Beat Capital Partners on the sale of shares in Beat Capital Partners to Ambac Financial Group, a NYSE-listed US-based insurance group.
Advised financial services leader and FTSE100 Aviva on its acquisition of Lloyd's underwriting syndicate Probitas 1492, including the acquisition of its fully-integrated Lloyd's platform.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Matthew Griffith
Other key lawyers
James Mee; William Hogarth