Hugo Laing has joined Eversheds as partner in the financial services group and will be based in the London office.
Laing, who joined Eversheds from Clifford Chance, has previous experience in the life insurance sector, and has advised on a range of regulation and company law applicable to reinsurance and insurance companies, particularly Solvency II.
In his new role, he will focus on growing the corporate insurance offering, particularly the life insurance sector.
He will also assist in the pensions practice, helping to provide pension de-risking products to defined benefit pension schemes.
Pamela Thompson, London senior office partner at Eversheds, commented: "Hugo Laing is a highly experienced life insurance lawyer who will provide immediate strength to our financial services offering. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team as we continue to grow and expand our client base.”
