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Insurance & Reinsurance lawyers

A persistently soft market is one of the few predictable elements of working in the global (re)insurance industry. Most brokers, carriers, captives and corporate risk managers have been influenced by falling prices, and with few signs of a correction, companies must innovate, cut costs, seek out merger and partnership opportunities and do more with less.

Despite intense competition, (re)insurance is a magnet for new capital keen to take advantage of the stable returns offered by an established, highly regulated industry.

Long-term advisors to companies in the market, CMS’ award-winning Insurance & Reinsurance Group has adapted to support the requirements of an industry in a constant state of change.

While CMS is a historic market leader in (re)insurance dispute resolution and policy wordings, our teams also deliver a suite of specialisms that meet the needs of insurance and risk management professionals spanning every conceivable business objective.

The firm provides unique expertise in corporate advice on mergers and acquisitions, employment law to support brokers or insurers with a team or key personnel issue, property advice, structured finance and regulatory and compliance.

The CMS Insurance Practice has worked within the insurance and reinsurance markets for over half a century, supporting both carriers and intermediaries in the UK, Europe and beyond. Our long-term involvement in the sector means that we can support clients to make the most of these new opportunities and we understand the issues businesses are facing today.

Many of our lawyers have worked in the insurance sector, which means we understand the complexities of your markets. Wherever you require guidance, our multi-disciplinary specialists can help you.

For more information and detailed credentials, contact the Partner team, details above.

 
Matthew Bennett
Matthew Bennett
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Matthew is a partner in the CMS Technology and Sourcing Team. He specialises in advising on outsourcing, offshoring and shared services (both BPO and ITO), procurement, logistics and other strategic...
Chris Bradshaw
Chris Bradshaw
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Chris Bradshaw is a partner in the Insurance & Reinsurance Group, who has specialised in the FI market over many years. Chris regularly advises on policy coverage in relation to commercial and FI D&O...
Sarah Brooks
Sarah Brook
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Sarah carries out both regulatory contentious and advisory work for a range of clients within the financial services sector, with a focus on firms that operate in the insurance market.  She assists with...
Martin Brown
Martin Brown
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Martin is the Head of CMS’s UK Restructuring & Insolvency team, with over 20 years’ experience of advising creditors, debtors and insolvency practitioners on all aspects of financial restructurings...
Zoe Burge
Zoe Burge
Partner
United Kingdom, Bristol
Zoe Burge is a partner and Solicitor Advocate in the Insurance & Reinsurance Group of CMS UK. Zoe has worked in the London insurance market since 2008 and has a background in commercial disputes. Zoe...
Aidan Campbell
Aidan Campbell
Partner
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Aidan Campbell is a partner in the Financial Services and Products Group and specialises in the distribution of insurance products. He has a wide range of experience of working with insurers and distributors...
Laura Clarke
Laura Clarke
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Laura Clarke is a partner in the Pensions Team.  Laura has extensive experience of advising employers and trustees on general pensions issues, litigation matters, Ombudsman investigations and the pensions...
Steven Cochrane
Steven Cochrane
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Steven is strategic employment law advisor, working closely with clients across a number of sectors including financial services, life sciences, technology and manufacturing. Steven has developed a particular...
Anna Cope
Anna Cope
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Anna Cope is an employment law specialist and a partner in the CMS UK Employment Team working across Bristol and London. She is an adept and strategic employment tribunal litigator with a wealth of experience...
Pete Coyne
Pete Coyne
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Pete Coyne is a partner in our Pensions practice with over 20 years of experience. Pete has dealt with all kinds of pensions issues including benefit restructurings, buy-ins and buy-outs, longevity swaps...