Holman Fenwick Willan join ACE European Group’s legal panel

The law firm, Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) has gained a place on ACE European Group's first formal legal panel.

HFW, which has acted for ACE Europe on a number of individual instructions in both the UK and other jurisdictions, has been appointed to the panel for non-claims insurance work.

Andrew Bandurka, lead partner for HFW on the ACE relationship, said: "I am delighted that we have been successful in winning a place on the European legal panel of ACE. Not only is it an endorsement of the work and reputation of our Insurance practice, but it also gives us the opportunity to work on some highly interesting and market-leading non-claims work as ACE Europe continues to expand its business".

Kenneth Underhill, ACE Europe's General Counsel said, "During the pitch process, it was obvious from the effort HFW committed that they were very keen to be appointed. Therefore, we are very happy to welcome Holman Fenwick Willan to our panel of firms. I look forward to working with them".

Following a number of elevations in recent years, the firm now has 13 insurance partners, providing global coverage for the international insurance and reinsurance markets. It has specialist insurance and reinsurance lawyers in all its offices.

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