HFW, an international, sector-based law firm, has bolstered its re/insurance practice with the appointment of Carol-Ann Burton, who joins the firm as a partner in London.
Burton previously worked as a consultant to the firm in London and the Middle East. She has broad experience in financial services regulation, transactions and insurance in private practice, at the UK regulator and as in house counsel.
“I am really pleased to rejoin the HFW team and to have the opportunity to contribute to such a strong and successful practice,” said Burton.
“HFW has an impressive global client base and I look forward to working with them again.”
Her practice covers all aspects of financial services regulation, compliance and corporate governance, as well as complex re/insurance matters including life insurance, and transactional work including business transfers, complex risk transfers, restructuring and exit strategies.
Christopher Cardona, Head of Insurance and Reinsurance, commented, “We are delighted that Carol-Ann has rejoined our insurance transactions and regulation team in London. Her expertise, international experience and established track record builds on our existing global offering to clients.”
Sam Wakerley, Partner, Dubai, added, “Carol-Ann brings her broad expertise and regional experience to the middle east market, where we continue to develop and strengthen our insurance transactions and regulatory practice.”
