William Fry LLP has demonstrated a commitment to the insurance sector over the years. It has an extensive history in corporate and regulatory matters, including M&A transactions and portfolio transfers, along with growth in insurtech, ESG and sustainable finance. Leading corporate and regulatory specialist Eoin Caulfield heads the insurance and reinsurance group, which includes fellow corporate and regulatory expert Ian Murray. Paul Convery is an experienced dispute resolution specialist, who is active in the insurance sector. John Larkin is now a senior consultant with the team and plays a key role on many of the firm’s top engagements. Rising star Niall Campbell joined the firm as a consultant from Pinsent Masons LLP in February 2023.
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‘Excellent knowledge of the insurance and financial regulatory landscape in Ireland and Europe.’
‘It's a very personable, collaborative team, with very deep understanding of the Irish insurance market.’
‘Eoin Caulfield is outstanding, a very pragmatic and proactive partner.’
‘Length of time in market, depth of knowledge and proven competencies, especially the senior team’
‘Eoin Caulfield - decades of experience and expertise. Arguably best in market. Have used him for 12 years and never fails to provide good, balanced advice. ’
‘The depth and range of sectoral regulatory and legal knowledge of the entire insurance practice, there are no weak links. Over the past year their ability to provide insightful and practical advice at both a strategic and tactical level on a diverse range of topics has been second to none, along with their willingness to make themselves available.’
‘The depth and range of both their expertise and experience. Their ability to navigate challenging situations and personalities in a calm and supportive manner. Their practical and common sense approach helps to bring all parties on the journey to agreed solutions in an effective manner.’
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John is Co-Head of William Fry’s Insurance Department. He advises insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as intermediaries, on all aspects of their business including M&A transactions, portfolio transfers, restructurings, contractual negotiations and regulatory matters. He also has extensive experience in helping insurance and reinsurance companies obtain authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland and on passporting into other EEA markets.
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Eoin Caulfield is a a Partner and Co-Head of William Fry’s Insurance Department. He joined the Firm in 1995. His practice involves a combination of insurance and reinsurance work, both on the non-life and life side, together with a general corporate and financial services client base.
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Eoin Caulfield