Recognised for its ‘market-leading knowledge’, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP is known for advising on transactions, reinsurance, and regulatory matters. It works regularly with private equity sponsors, reinsurance companies, and brokers on a number of cross-border matters. Head of the team, Robert Chaplin, is well-versed in the insurance and asset management sectors, advising on strategic reinsurances, disposals, and M&A. Feargal Ryan advises on pension risk transfer life reinsurance transactions and is regularly seen on complex M&A deals.
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‘Fantastic knowledge of the sector.’
‘Very pragmatic and solution-focused.’
‘Market-leading knowledge, good relationships with regulators, clear and quick advice.’
Key clients
- Acorn Group
- Ares Management
- B-Flexion
- Blackstone Group
- BMS Group
- Oak Re
- Optio / Preservation Capital Partners
- Pollen Street Capital / Markerstudy
- Staysure Insurance
- Willis Towers Watson
Work highlights
Advising Blackstone and AIG in setting up a Lloyd’s reinsurance syndicate (Syndicate 2478) which began underwriting on January 1, 2025.
Advised Oak Reinsurance in the establishment of a new Lloyd’s of London syndicate, backed by private equity house Bain Capital, with target lines such as property, credit, cyber, marine and energy.
Advised the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker BMS Group on its acquisition of David Roberts & Partners (DR&P) from Inflexion.
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Practice head
Robert Chaplin
Other key lawyers
Feargal Ryan