Transaction Liability
Whether it is warranty and indemnity (W&I), contingent risk, tax liability or 'after the event' (ATE) insurance, transaction risk products have become a key feature of the M&A and broader commercial landscape.
By combining extensive technical knowledge of these products, along with broad sector experience, we support our clients through the full product life cycle, from development to claims management.
How we can help
Our transaction liability team brings a specialist understanding of this area to help clients manage transactional risk throughout the Asia Pacific region with confidence. We work closely with all relevant stakeholders to develop and deliver a clear strategy which promotes an efficient and effective outcome.
Our services include:
- Coverage advice across both buy-side and sell-side W&I policies
- Advising on and assisting with the management of claims and disputes, including cross-border and multi-jurisdictional support
- Underwriting of contingent risk and ATE policies, and
- Deal-specific advice throughout product development and distribution phases.
Our approach to Transaction Liability claims
Our team includes senior lawyers with deep expertise in managing transaction risk claims. We take a collaborative, outcome-focused approach to transaction liability claims. From the outset, we work closely with clients and stakeholders to understand the transaction context, identify the key issues, and develop a tailored strategy. Our integrated expertise across financial lines and corporate transactions allows us to deliver clear, practical advice that supports and strengthens our clients’ commercial objectives.
Proven capability and track record in transaction liability risks, including the underwriting of contingent risk and ATE policies
Management of claims and disputes across both buy-side and sell-side W&I policies
Integrated product, sector and subject-matter expertise to promote the development of bespoke strategies for each transaction/dispute
Extensive experience in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions/disputes
Our Transaction Liability Team
Our national transaction liability practice comprises a team of highly experienced lawyers who specialise in the W&I, contingent risk, tax liability, and ATE insurance fields.
"The BN team have greater expertise than any other panel firm at being able to find the appropriate balance of managing all stakeholders involved in a claim, irrespective if the stakeholder is the insured, claimant, broker or underwriter.”
Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Insurance, Australia