Characterised by its ‘deep industry expertise’, Hogan Lovells International LLP advises clients across the lengths of the insurance industry, including life, non-life, reinsurance and Lloyd’s market matters. The practice boasts expertise in Part VII transfers, M&A, reinsurance transactions and insurance finance. Sitting at the head of the practice is Nicola Evans, who leads the firm’s global insurance group. Other standout names in the practice include Tim Goggin, who is a key contact for cross-border Part VII transfers; Victor Fornasier, who is well versed in reinsurance product design, distribution and regulation; Jamie Rogers, who specialises in providing AML, anti-bribery and economic trade sanctions advice; Jonathan Russell, who is knowledgeable of the life insurance sector; and Lydia Savill, who advises on insurance and reinsurance matters. The team was further reinforced by the addition of Edward Steward from Slaughter and May in June 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Tim Goggin really is a specialist in this field.’
‘Within the sphere they operate, there is no firm better positioned to provide experience and reliable, client-focused legal advice. For high-risk work, Hogan Lovells are at the top of our list of advisors.’
‘Tim Goggin is a brilliantly capable and experienced partner. His depth of experience shows in his well-honed judgement when he gives clients commercial and pragmatic advice.’
‘Knowledgeable, easy to deal with, pragmatic and commercial.’
‘Jonathan Russell is calm, considered, easy to deal with and makes himself available. His advice is comprehensive and readily understandable, both in writing and on calls. I have valued the client-focussed approach and his easy-to-deal-with manner. He brings a wealth of experience and commerciality to his advice.’
‘Excellent technical legal knowledge and availability of team members. All team members were aware of the status of various issues and were able to respond in a timely manner.’
‘Deep industry expertise, high quality in all front-line corporate and specialist departments, and a diverse mix of lawyers.’
Key clients
- AXA
- Just Group plc
- Enstar
- M&G plc
- Marsh McLennan
- NN Life
- Munich Re
- Lloyds Banking Group/Scottish Widows
- Monument Re Limited
- Canada Life
- Pacific Life Re
- Qatar Insurance Company
- Royal London
- Sompo
- Phoenix Group
- Pool Reinsurance Company Limited
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Assicurazioni Generali
- Zurich Assurance Limited
- Resolution Re Limited
- ING Bank N.V.
- Mobius Life
- Rothesay Life
Work highlights
- Acting for Marsh McLennan on the sale to PE fund Bain of Mercer’s pension administration business in the UK and the health benefits administration business in the US.
- Advised Enstar on a $1.9bn loss portfolio transfer deal with subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group.
- Advised Aioi on the Part VII transfer of an international portfolio of direct insurance and reinsurance aviation and satellite business to Beacon Insurance Company Limited.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicola Evans