A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman‘s insurance practice has vast expertise across the industry, advising an array of employers, insurers, funds, and regulators on a wide range of insurance regulatory work. Solvency requirements and governance are strengths of the team. Insurance-related M&A is another mainstay of the practice. The practice is led by Tom Schoors and Sylvia Kierszenbaum, both of whom have extensive experience in financial services regulation and advising insurers and asset managers. Christian Bayart heads the employment department of the firm, and is a key part of the insurance practice, advising regularly on employee benefits and occupational pensions. Bart De Bock specialises in insurance litigation.