Samuel Whiteman Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Pembroke, Bm

Sam manages Mosaic’s transactional liability underwriting outside of the Americas, with a focus on the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and APAC. Previously, he was head of London and emerging markets at Liberty Mutual, responsible for managing the underwriting team and transactions across EMEA. Prior to insurance, he practiced as a solicitor in London at Nabarro LLP (now CMS), where he advised clients on private and public M&A transactions across sectors.

Boston, Ma, Us

Samuel is the Head of London and Emerging Markets within Liberty GTS. Samuel is responsible for transactions in the UK, Ireland, CEE, Baltics, Middle East and Africa and oversees an underwriting team of 8. Over the last four years, the Liberty GTS team has provided over $19 billion of insured limit for over 300 transactions in these jurisdictions.Since joining the W&I market in January 2016, Samuel has underwritten a significant number of complex, cross-border transactions across EMEA. He has developed a reputation among brokers and clients for his commercial approach and extensive knowledge of sector and jurisdiction-specific issues.Samuel spent over five years at Nabarro (now CMS), qualifying into the firm’s corporate department, where he focused on private and public M&A transactions across various sectors, including real estate, technology and healthcare; a number of which were W&I insured.

Boston, Ma, Us

Ironshore is a leader in Merger and Acquisition Insurance. In fact, our team closes more than 300 deals a year. Our experienced underwriters average nearly a decade of experience each, are fluent in a wide array of languages and all were practicing lawyers or accountants prior to joining our group. From Warranty & Indemnity Insurance to Tax Liability Insurance and unique, customised policies, our team has earned a reputation for executing multiple transactions with attention to detail and within the time constraints required. Ironshore has a dedicated M&A Claims team with private practice and Lloyd’s market experience who specialize in dealing with complex M&A claims. This team works closely with our team of underwriters from contract inception, so they are well-versed on all the details of the agreement. In the event of a claim, our entire team works together to ensure a timely and considered response. There is a great deal at stake with any M&A deal. Working with the premier insurance team in the industry helps reduce the risks for all parties involved.

Ironshore is a leader in Merger and Acquisition Insurance. In fact, our team closes more than 300 deals a year. Our experienced underwriters average nearly a decade of experience each, are fluent in a wide array of languages and all were practicing lawyers or accountants prior to joining our group. From Warranty & Indemnity Insurance to Tax Liability Insurance and unique, customised policies, our team has earned a reputation for executing multiple transactions with attention to detail and within the time constraints required. Ironshore has a dedicated M&A Claims team with private practice and Lloyd’s market experience who specialize in dealing with complex M&A claims. This team works closely with our team of underwriters from contract inception, so they are well-versed on all the details of the agreement. In the event of a claim, our entire team works together to ensure a timely and considered response. There is a great deal at stake with any M&A deal. Working with the premier insurance team in the industry helps reduce the risks for all parties involved.

London, Gb

I was an associate in the corporate department having trained at Nabarro and qualified in September 2012. I am part of Nabarro's Entrepreneurs and SMEs Group as well as the Israel Group. I have experience in working for private companies and in equity capital markets.My private experience includes private mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, equity raising, acting for entrepreneurs and general corporate advisory. On the public side, my experience includes mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and corporate governance. I have acted for Main Market and AIM-listed companies as well as investment banks.Kajima Properties (Europe) Limited - Lead corporate associate on the acquisition of 55 Moorgate on behalf of Kajima (Properties) Europe. Role included drafting and negotiating the SPA and disclosure letter. Advising a fund on the sale of its entire interest in a significant asset in the UK.PXP Vietnam Fund - advice in relation to the placing and open offer issue to raise up to $134.56 million (on the main market).KleenAir Systems International plc - Lead Associate on the reverse takeover readmission to AIM of the newly named Inspirit Energy Holdings plc. Eye Corp (UK) Limited - Lead Associate on the sale of Eye corp (UK) Limited by The Ten Group Pty. Knowledge Support Systems Limited - Associate acting on the sale of shares in Knowledge Support Systems Limited by Eurovestech plc.Health Care REIT, Inc - advising the company on its acquisition of UK care homes.John Laing Infrastructure Fund Limited - advice in relation to the acquisition of equity interests in Kromhout (defence), Forth Valley (hospital) and Pembury (hospital) and associated shareholder and debt arrangements.Advising a main market listed utilities company in respect of its £220m acquisition of gas and electricity supply companies and the associated £130m equity fundraising.

London, Gb

Trainee solicitor with Nabarro LLP since September 2010.As part of my training contract, I have sat in the following departments:Restructuring and Insolvency - Working on recent high profile banking and retail failures including Dunfermline Building Society (In Administration) as well as cross-border insolvencies.Property Litigation - Working in the recognised leading real estate dispute resolution team in the UK. Acting for major property companies in the UK on vacant possessions, development situations and judicial reviews as as well as advising on high value disputes. Corporate - Working on multiple IPO's on the AIM and PLUS Markets including:- Music Festivals Plc;- Bayfield Energy Plc;- Enteq Upstream Plc;- Nodding Donkey PlcPrivate Acquisitions including advising Sapient Nitro on its purchase of Digital and Direct for £26 million and advising the purchaser in the pre pack purchase of Medicentres (UK) Limited.Competition and EU - Advising several high profile clients including Mercedez Benz and Santander on various competition law matters including market investigations, OFT investigations, state aid, procurement and gambling law.Serco Secondee: Role included:- Working on the successful bid and subsequent documentation for the facilities management for the NHS in East Kent;- Drafting a contract for services provided to WWU;- Advising and drafting a sub-contract relating to the £17 million contract for the customer contact services for all Ideal Shopping customers;- Working for Serco's Secure Accomodation Division in its continued investment in the sector; and- Reviewing various contracts for services provided to clients including Volkswagen, Audi, Aldi, Vision Express and Cadbury's.

Hook, Hampshire, Gb

Role included:- Working on the successful bid and subsequent documentation for the facilities management for the NHS in East Kent;- Drafting a contract for services provided to WWU;- Advising and drafting a sub-contract relating to the £17 million contract for the customer contact services for all Ideal Shopping customers;- Working for Serco's Secure Accomodation Division in its continued investment in the sector; and- Reviewing various contracts for services provided to clients including Volkswagen, Audi, Aldi, Vision Express and Cadbury's.

Legal Practice Course, Law

Graduate Diploma In Law, Law

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Commerce

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