Arthur Cox combines well-developed non-contentious and contentious insurance practices. The firm has continued to advise on a pipeline of cross-border M&A transactions, portfolio transfers and regulatory matters. In the contentious sphere, the firm has a fine record in professional indemnity, regulatory investigations and liability defence claims. Elizabeth Bothwell has an outstanding record in insurance M&A and portfolio transfers. Joanelle O’Cleirigh has a fine reputation in insurance disputes, coverage issues and policy interpretation. Litigation partners Richard Willis and Michael Twomey, along with financial regulation specialist Robert Cain, are also key figures in the team. Of counsel Stephen D’Ardis joined the firm from MetLife Europe to reinforce the team in 2022 and now plays a pivotal role on many of the firm’s key insurance matters.
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‘The Arthur Cox team has been involved in many of the large insurance transactions in Ireland and that experience shows in the advice they give on transactions and regulation in the sector.’
‘Elizabeth Bothwell is very responsive and knowledgeable about the Irish insurance market and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Very fast and expert response to an emergency situation covered by insurance.’
‘We were asked to work with Arthur Cox by a client for Irish legal advice. The team was responsive and provided constructive suggestions for the legal questions at hand. They provided timely reporting and were very professional to deal with.’
‘I have worked with Stephen D'Ardis on various regulatory matters and found him to be very responsive and to give clear advice. ’
‘Strong practice across a wide range of disciplines.’
‘Elizabeth Bothwell - very experienced, client-focused and a safe pair of hands, which is the key priority for any client.’
Key clients
- Aon plc
- ALD Automotive
- Covéa Coopérations
- Cardinal Reinsurance
- Randall & Quilter II Holdings Ltd
- Aviva
- Quilter plc
- AIG
- CNP Assurance
- Société Générale
- RSA Insurance
- Aviva
- Electric Ireland Insurance Company
- RSA Insurance
- Aviva Life and Pensions DAC
- Intercontinental Adjustors Group
- Thornton Group
- Ageas
- ITX Re DAC
- Aon plc
- Liberty Insurance
- Private Hospital Association
- Brown & Brown Inc
Work highlights
- Advised French mutual insurer Covéa on Irish law aspects of its acquisition of the Partner Re Group.
- Advised Société Générale and ALD Automotive on Irish law aspects of its acquisition of LeasePlan, including the acquisition of LeasePlan’s Irish insurance undertaking, Euro Insurances DAC.
- Advised Cardinal Reinsurance DAC in relation to the proposed transfer of its reinsurance portfolio to EI Flow Insurance Limited.
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Stephen D’Ardis