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 transactional risk insurance broker and advisor with significant expertise in structuring bespoke insurance solutions.

With teams based across the UK, Middle East, US and continental Europe, we provide strategic advice to enable parties to successfully execute transactions.

PROVIDING CERTAINTY


54 countries

Global spread of transactions supported

Over
£100bn

Transactions totalling over £100bn

Over
5000 deals

5000+ 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.

We have worked with HWF on numerous investments and value their market insight, pragmatic approach and timely delivery

Lee Belfield, GLIL

We really like the HWF output and it’s always a pleasure dealing with the team. HWF have always achieved seller/buyer and funder satisfaction on any of our numerous deals.

Martin Waller, Investra

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

It’s always a pleasure working with HWF. They are very responsive and work hard in driving the W&I process forward as quickly as possible to finalise policy terms.

Kay Hobbs, TLT

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, Fried Frank
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Deals

€500m - €1bn

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

£250m - £500m

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

€50m - €250m

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

$250m - $500m

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

€250m - €500m

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

€250m - €500m

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