An expert view in an ever-changing world.

Working with clients to deliver greater clarity.

Trusted advice providing bespoke solutions.

Technical excellence adding value at every point

We are a specialist M&A insurance broker and advisor with significant expertise in structuring bespoke insurance solutions for M&A transactions.

We provide strategic advice for those involved in or advising on M&A to enable parties to successfully execute transactions.

PROVIDING CERTAINTY


54 countries

Global spread of transactions supported

Over
£100bn

Transactions totalling over £100bn

Over
3500 deals

3500+ global M&A deals advised on

Over
200yrs

Specialist experience in M&A

Trusted solutions for the world's leading firms
A team of industry experts

We have a team of dedicated experts who are widely regarded as leaders in this specialist area of insurance.

I am always happy to recommend HWF on deals; their in-depth experience of both M&A and the insurance market, combined with a pragmatic approach, leads to smoother processes, better coverage positions and ultimately happier clients

Aaron Fairhurst, CMS

We use HWF wherever the opportunity arises because they advise, structure and execute W&I insurance policies with great efficiency. Our trust in their service and process allows us to focus on our job resulting in positive client outcomes on their M&A deals

Helen Croke, Ropes & Gray

HWF’s ability to drive the process forward de-risks the M&A processes we are involved with. We count on their reliability and expertise, even where there are complex issues or challenging timetables

James Renahan, Travers Smith
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Deals

€500m - €1bn

Policy type Buy-side W&I
Sector TMT
Seller jurisdiction Romania
Target jurisdiction Hungary
Buyer jurisdiction Hungary
Buyer type Corporate

£250m - £500m

Policy type Buy-side W&I
Sector Leisure / Travel
Seller jurisdiction UK
Target jurisdiction UK
Buyer jurisdiction UK
Buyer type Investment Bank

€50m - €250m

Policy type Buy-side W&I
Sector TMT
Seller jurisdiction Germany
Target jurisdiction Germany
Buyer jurisdiction Germany
Buyer type Private Equity

$250m - $500m

Policy type Buy-side W&I
Sector FMCG
Seller jurisdiction Cayman
Target jurisdiction UAE
Buyer jurisdiction UAE
Buyer type Corporate

€250m - €500m

Policy type Buy-side W&I
Sector TMT
Seller jurisdiction Cyprus
Target jurisdiction Hungary
Buyer jurisdiction Hungary
Buyer type Corporate

€250m - €500m

Policy type Buy-side W&I
Sector Leisure / Travel
Seller jurisdiction UK
Target jurisdiction UK
Buyer jurisdiction UK
Buyer type Private Equity