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Eversheds Sutherland have acted for Ardonagh on a number of recent transactions which build on a long-standing client relationship with Arachas, their hugely successful portfolio group company in Ireland. The Eversheds Sutherland team was led by the Irish team of Gavin O'Flaherty and Maria O'Brien, both Partners in our Corporate team, our Swiss team was led by Marc Nufer and Alex Schütz, supported by Lorenz Raess and Michael Lepper, Sebastian Borer and Silva Palzer in Eversheds Sutherland Austria and Martin Mankalaby and Shelley Evans in Eversheds Sutherland UK. Gavin O'Flaherty comments: “It was so important for us to use our international network of colleagues on this M&A transaction for our long-standing client Ardonagh. The synergy between our teams shows that we can deliver and complete complex M&A transactions to which we can also add our sectoral private equity and insurance M&A expertise. We very much wish the Ardonagh and ASSEPRO teams the very best with their growth together.” The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer. Eversheds Sutherland is a provider of legal and other services operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and Eversheds Sutherlands' structure please see the Legal Notice page of this website. 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Eversheds Sutherland advises The Ardonagh Group on a transformative M&A transaction

November 30, 2023

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We are delighted to have advised The Ardonagh Group on its acquisition of the Swiss/Austrian insurance broker ASSEPRO from the German private equity house EMZ Partners and further shareholders.

Eversheds Sutherland have acted for Ardonagh on a number of recent transactions which build on a long-standing client relationship with Arachas, their hugely successful portfolio group company in Ireland.

The Eversheds Sutherland team was led by the Irish team of Gavin O'Flaherty and Maria O'Brien, both Partners in our Corporate team, our Swiss team was led by Marc Nufer and Alex Schütz, supported by Lorenz Raess and Michael Lepper, Sebastian Borer and Silva Palzer in Eversheds Sutherland Austria and Martin Mankalaby and Shelley Evans in Eversheds Sutherland UK.

Gavin O'Flaherty comments: “It was so important for us to use our international network of colleagues on this M&A transaction for our long-standing client Ardonagh. The synergy between our teams shows that we can deliver and complete complex M&A transactions to which we can also add our sectoral private equity and insurance M&A expertise. We very much wish the Ardonagh and ASSEPRO teams the very best with their growth together.”

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer. Eversheds Sutherland is a provider of legal and other services operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and Eversheds Sutherlands' structure please see the Legal Notice page of this website.

Marc Nufer

Partner

Bern, Switzerland

Dr. Lorenz Raess

Senior Associate

Bern, Switzerland

alexander.schuetz@eversheds-sutherland.ch

Alex Schütz

Partner

Bern, Switzerland

Michael Lepper

Partner

Geneva, Switzerland

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