Stevens & Bolton LLP advises both life and non-life insurers, brokers, InsurTech providers, and Lloyd’s syndicates on a diverse range of matters. Key insurance expertise includes Part VII transfers, GDPR compliance, and bulk annuity transactions. Leading the team is Gary Parnell, who is a key contact for material outsourcing and broker asset purchase transactions, and Heidi Sawtell, who focuses on reinsurance and regulatory work. Helen Martin ‘maintains a calm approach’ when acting on complex insurance insolvency and restructuring matters.
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Testimonials
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'Helen Sawtell always provides a quick response to any queries and keeps the team well informed on progress throughout drafting periods. She always maintains a calm approach, providing our team and engagement lead confidence that everything was always under control.’
- 'The team all work very well together and provide the necessary level of expertise as required to ensure the necessary level of knowledge or expertise is provided to a task. They were always very practical, helpful and flexible, often attending meetings at our local offices or delivering outputs in a quick turnaround to meet deadlines.'
Key clients
- Geo Underwriting Services Limited
- Specialist Risk Group
- Ardonagh Advisory Broking Holdings Limited
- CX Reinsurance Company Limited (in administration)
- Davies Group Limited
- Quaestor Coach AG
Work highlights
Acted on the acquisition of a marine insurance company, Navigators & General, from global insurance group, Zurich.
Advised Specialist Risk Group on its acquisition strategy, and on four acquisitions during 2024.
Advised Ardonagh Advisory Broking Holdings Limited and The Ardonagh Group, an independent insurance broker, on strategic acquisitions and disposals.
Practice head
Gary Parnell; Heidi Sawtell
Other key lawyers
Helen Martin