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Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised UBS, as a financial adviser to Zurich...
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Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has
advised UBS, as a financial adviser to Zurich, on its recommended
£8.2 billion all-cash offer for the entire issued share
capital of Beazley plc.
Zurich is a Swiss based global multiline insurer with a major
specialty franchise. Beazley is a UK headquartered specialist
insurer and reinsurer focused on niche and complex risks. The
combination brings together two highly complementary businesses to
create a UK headquartered global leader in specialty insurance,
anchored by Beazley’s strong Lloyd’s market
presence.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team was led by Finance
partner Will Nevin and Corporate partner Mark Bardell, supported by
senior associates Mehdi Tedjani and Will Beynon, and associates
Arina Abgaryan and Lucy Kelly.
Partner Will Nevin commented: "This transaction brings
together two naturally aligned specialty insurance businesses,
combining Zurich’s global scale with Beazley’s market
leading Lloyd’s platform. We are proud to have advised UBS on
this strategic takeover."
Partner Mark Bardell added: "This deal reflects the
strengths of our Corporate and Finance teams and we were delighted
to play our part in such a significant transaction."
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
