The corporate and finance practice at ASW Law Limited has extensive experience in advising on major corporate finance transactions. Group head Neil Horner is a specialist in general corporate, M&A, funds, and finance law, and has a track record in managing multi-billion-dollar corporate transactions, while head of insolvency Kehinde George possesses specialised expertise in corporate restructurings and insolvency matters. Kim Willey handles high-value, cross-jurisdictional deals within the insurance sector, while Hanno Tolhurst focuses on general corporate and commercial law, with a notable portfolio of high-value transactions. Additional key contacts at the firm include senior counsel Nikhil Lawton-Misra and senior associate Sangheetaa Phary.
Testimonials
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'The Corporate and Commercial team is bright, hungry and extremely knowledgeable. The partners are responsive, go the extra mile and are always available. They are very easy to work with and really work in partnership with their clients.'
'Neil Horner (Partner)- Neil is bright and has sound knowledge and experience of the Bermuda corporate world. He's incredibly responsive, focused and fosters a strong relationship with clients, investing in outcomes and ensuring that his team and the client are pulling together in shared common goals. Great to work with.'
'Hanno Tolhurst (Partner)- Hanno is incredibly detail oriented. He pulls together advice on complex issues quickly, leaving no stone unturned. He makes time for his clients at any time of day.'
'Neil Horner and his team stand out in their responsiveness and ability to deliver crisp and clear advice in the Bermuda Market.'
‘Independence, standards of client service, responsiveness.’
‘Strong degree of sectoral knowledge and expertise.’
Key clients
- Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.
- BF&M Limited
- The Travelers Companies, Inc., Capital Z Partners & Further Global Capital Management
- Nippon Life Insurance Company
- Covéa Cooperations
- Markel Corporation & Markel CATCo subsidiaries
- Macquarie Bank Limited
- Sagicor Financial Company Ltd.
- American International Group, Inc.
- DIFL Secured Ad Hoc Group
Work highlights
- Advising specialty insurance underwriter, Argo Group, on all Bermuda legal aspects and the Bermuda regulatory process for its acquisition by Brookfield Reinsurance, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1bn.
- Advising BF&M Limited on all Bermuda legal aspects of its strategic review, including the potential sale of the company.
- Advised on all Bermuda legal aspects of The Travelers Companies, Inc.’s strategic minority investment in Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neil Horner