The team at Clifford Chance LLP has ‘broad expertise and talent’ when advising clients across the full array of the insurance sector. Ashley Prebble, who spearheads the firm, has a notable specialism in Part VII transfers, M&A, complex reinsurance arrangements, and regulatory matters. The ’outstanding’ Cheng Li Yow is well-recognised for her work in longevity (re)insurance, insurance-linked securities, framework funded arrangements, and asset and flow reinsurance, particularly in the UK, and also has experience in the Asian and EEA markets. Hilary Evenett has a vast amount of experience in corporate and commercial work, which includes portfolio transfers, solvency and regulatory capital issues, and reinsurance transactions. James Cashier is a name to note when it comes to complex transactional and advisory matters; Cashier covers the full array of insurance regulatory matters for clients within the insurance and life insurance markets.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very experienced and knowledgeable in the insurance industry. The turnaround time on request is usually pretty fast, and the work product is excellent.’
‘Cheng Li Yow is an outstanding (re)insurance transactional lawyer. She's very experienced and knowledgeable, and always prepared. Cheng Li is very calm and polite, yet notably firm and persistent in negotiations.'
‘It is always a pleasure to work with Cheng Li Yo. Her industry knowledge and deep insights make the difference every time.’
‘Broad expertise and talent. Extremely collaborative and prepared to work on the relationship rather than simply focusing on transactions.’
'Strong business acumen that helps anticipate client challenges. Provides practical advice that helps navigate complex situations.'
‘Cheng Li is an excellent relationship partner. Extremely responsive and able to connect the dots across the firm.’
- 'Broad team of experienced lawyers.'
- 'James Cashier and Cheng Li are excellent. They respond quickly to questions and provide intelligent and practical advice.'
- 'Deep industry and legal knowledge as well as practical experience. Always available, always solution orientated. A great core team and great ability to mobilise other experts when needed.'
- 'Ashley Prebble - lead/client partner. No one better in the City for our sort of work. We all love working with Ashley and his team. The safest of hands.'
Key clients
- Aviva plc
- MetLife
- Manulife
- Ki Financial Limited
- Riverstone International
- Inigo Limited
- Prudential Financial Inc
- Intact/RSA
- Admiral Group plc
- Domestic & General
- Pacific Life
- Hudson Structured Capital Management
- Pool Re
- Apis GP III
- Monument Re
- Domestic & General
- Zurich
- Swiss Re
Work highlights
Advised Aviva plc on its proposed acquisition of Direct Line plc.
Advised Manulife on its acquisition of CQS, an alternative credit manager.
Advised Ki, Lloyd’s first fully digital and algorithmically powered syndicate, on becoming a standalone business.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Ashley Prebble
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Cheng Li Yow
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
James Cashier
Practice head
Ashley Prebble
Other key lawyers
Cheng Li Yow; Hilary Evenett; James Cashier; Nancy Li