Bob Haken
HFW
HFW
Client SatisfactionWhile possessing ‘strong regulatory capabilities’, HFW is also well regarded for its expertise in insurtech, Lloyd’s market and M&A matters. The practice counts a range of major insurers and reinsurers among its clients. Jointly leading the group are Ashwani Kochhar, who is commended for his corporate insurance expertise, especially within the Lloyd’s market; Bob Haken, who brings legacy and Lloyd’s market knowledge to the group, as well as transactional expertise; and William Reddie, who has strong mutual and personal indemnity sector expertise, as well as extensive regulatory knowledge.
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Testimonials
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‘Deep knowledge allied to commercial awareness and experience plus excellent teamwork within the firm.’
‘Ashwani Kochhar has deep knowledge and experience of the insurance market, particularly with M&A transactions, but can use this skill set in an extremely professional and user-friendly way.’
‘This is first and foremost a very nice team to deal with and there is a lot to be said for that. It is also a team with a good blend of skills and expertise which can offer clients a wide range of services.’
‘Bob Haken and Will Reddie are hard-working and knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with. They clearly have the respect and trust of their clients.’
‘Will Reddie is easy to work with and flexible and efficient.’
‘The firm has strong regulatory capabilities and is well positioned for mid/lower market transactions. It has good geographical reach.’
‘Bob Haken is a very strong performer. He is excellent in the run-off market in particular where he certainly knows his onions. He is a great technical lawyer and easy to deal with.’
'Bob Haken has excellent technical and regulatory knowledge and quickly understands the financial aspects of transactions.'
Key clients
- AXA XL
- Argenta Holdings Limited
- Asta Managing Agency
- Hampden/H I PCC
- Helios Underwriting PLC
- Riverstone
- David Ashby Underwriting Limited
- Occam Underwriting Limited
- Roberts Armytage & Partners Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Helios Underwriting PLC on the development of an innovative way of allowing existing and new members at Lloyd's to "rent" participation in Lloyd's syndicates for a limited period through a MAPA (a members' agent pooling arrangement).
- Instructed by the Lloyd's group Argenta Holdings Limited to advise on the contractual arrangements for Funds at Lloyd's for various entities within the Argenta group.
- Advised on the seller side of the sale of 100% of the share capital of David Ashby Underwriting Limited to DUAL, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings.
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Ashwani Kochhar, Bob Haken, William Reddie