Dear M&A REVIEW EUROPE reader We are pleased to introduce you to the first edition of the M&A REVIEW EUROPE. The...

1. Global Trend Snapshot Transactional risk insurance (TRI) which includes policies that cover risks related to M&A, such as representations and...

1. Introduction The good news upfront: In the opinion of many market participants, the M&A market will recover rather soon from...

1. What is M&A insurance? Transactional Risk Insurance (or simply M&A Insurance) is an umbrella term which encompasses: Warranty and Indemnity...

1. Introduction Contingent legal risks come in a broad and diverse variety of forms, but share the common theme that they...

1. Introduction Cash is king, and it can be rather hard to come by under current market conditions. As corporates and...

1. Introduction The market for tax insurance (TI) is currently undergoing vivid change as more and more insurers are interested in...

1 Introduction Environmental issues are an increasing risk due to a public focus on environmental protection, rapidly changing regulations and uncertainty...

1. Introduction The current economic downturn, with insolvencies on the rise, is leading to a growing number of divestments. Sellers are...

1. Introduction Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) insurance policies are becoming increasingly popular in Europe.[1. Source: Latham & Watkins Private Equity Market...

1. Introduction A current case shows impressively: after M&A transactions, sellers can be confronted with significant claims for damages - especially...

One of the key concerns for insureds when purchasing warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance will of course be – “how...

1. Introduction The global Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant decrease in overall economic activity across the globe and consequently...

1. The new normal Historically, very few transactions concerning insolvent or distressed targets have been insured, primarily due to a lack...

1. Introduction W&I insurances are insurances covering risks in relation to sell-side warranties and/or indemnities given to the benefit of a...

Warranty and indemnity insurance (W&I insurance) is designed to cover certain risks with regard to the representations, warranties and indemnities...