Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP is known for its advisory work on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The team’s client base consists of brokers, insurance sector funds, private equity investors, and property-casualty insurers. Joseph Ferraro heads up the practice and brings extensive knowledge on advising on private equity investments, stock exchange listings, and M&A. Bringing a wealth of experience advising on in-house and private commercial and regulatory matters, Melanie James has a client base of legacy insurers, global insurance groups, and intermediaries. Andrew Tromans is known for advising insurance and financial institution clients on the full range of company law matters, such as joint ventures, outsourcing, start-ups, and M&A. Kirsty Maclean is a name to note for advice on insurance and reinsurance claims. Also in the core team is Jennifer Tait.
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‘Joe Ferraro - A real pleasure to work with. Knows the market inside out and is able to deliver first-rate legal advice.'
‘The Willkie team delivers deep expertise in corporate transactions in the insurance/reinsurance sector, pairing technical mastery with a relentlessly practical approach to execution.’
‘With remarkable consistency, Joe Ferraro makes every interaction feel exclusive, as if no other client exists.'
- 'David Griffith's indispensable technical acumen elevates Joe's strategic advice, ensuring complex issues are resolved with expertise.’
- 'Andrew Tromans consistently provides excellent advice, very commercial and well-trusted.'
- 'Melanie James and Tim Baumgartner lead a magnificent team of individuals, such as Magdi Adab, who is a rising star.'
Key clients
- The Fidelis Partnership
- Atrium
- Aon plc and Aon Securities
- Qatar Insurance Group
- Prudential Financial
- Just Group plc
- Zurich
- Gallagher Securities
- SCOR
- AIG
- Hiscox
- QBE
Work highlights
Advised The Fidelis Partnership in relation to its establishment of a Lloyd’s syndicate.
Advised Aon on its acquisition of international broking group NFP.
Advising FM Global on its Part VII transfer.
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Practice head
Joseph Ferraro
Other key lawyers
Melanie James; Andrew Tromans; Kirsty MacLean; David Griffith; Magdi Adab; Tim Baumgartner; Alexander Cibulskis; Jennifer Tait