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

51 countries

Global spread of transactions supported

Over
£35bn

Transactions totalling over £35bn

Over
2000 deals

2000+ global M&A deals advised on

Over
100yrs

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

Deals

€500m - €1bn

Policy type	Cat Loss Litigation
Sector	Manufacturing / Industrials
Seller jurisdiction	UK
Target jurisdiction	UK
Buyer jurisdiction	UK
Buyer type	Private Equity

€50m - €250m

Policy type	Specific Secondary Pensions Liability
Sector	Manufacturing / Industrials
Seller jurisdiction	UK
Target jurisdiction	UK
Buyer jurisdiction	France
Buyer type	Corporate

£500m - £1bn

Policy type	Specific Tax liability
Sector	Construction
Seller jurisdiction	UK
Target jurisdiction	UK
Buyer jurisdiction	France
Buyer type	Corporate

€1bn+

Policy type	EIL Policy (Historic and future pollution)
Sector	Manufacturing / Industrials
Seller jurisdiction	Germany
Target jurisdiction	Worldwide sites
Buyer jurisdiction	UK
Buyer type	Private Equity

£50m - £250m

Policy type	Buy-side W&I
Sector	Retail
Seller jurisdiction	UK
Target jurisdiction	UK
Buyer jurisdiction	Holland
Buyer type	Private Equity

<€50m

Policy type	Buy-side W&I
Sector	Business Services
Seller jurisdiction	UK
Target jurisdiction	UK
Buyer jurisdiction	US
Buyer type	Corporate