Pinsent Masons LLP‘s broad range of expertise spans strategic M&A, reinsurance arrangements, Part VII transfers, longevity de-risking transactions and distribution arrangements. Its financial services focus sees its well placed to advise on schemes of arrangement for life insurers. Jointly sitting at practice head level are Hannah Brader, who is praised for her ’excellent pragmatic style’ in M&A within the financial services sector; Hammad Akhtar, who excels in M&A, Part VII transfers and reinsurance matters; and Iain Sawers, who is a leading adviser on insurance regulation and distribution matters. Chrissy Findlay is also a key member of the practice, as is Peter McCusker, who joined the firm in April 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The firm seems to operate on a "one firm" basis with information shared about best practice and multi-disciplinary teams feeling unified and working together.’
‘Hannah Brader has an excellent pragmatic style, combined with good experience.'
Key clients
- Aegon
- Allianz Group
Work highlights
- Advised Aegon on the sale of its UK individual protection business to Royal London.
- Advised Direct Line Group on its acquisition of By Miles Group Limited.