Weil advised its longstanding client Howden in connection with its add-on offering of $690 million of its 8.125% Senior Notes due 2032.

Howden is a leading global (re)insurance intermediary group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it provides insurance, reinsurance and underwriting services and solutions to clients ranging from private individuals to the largest multinational companies. Howden operates in 57 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the USA, Australia and New Zealand, employs 24,000 people and manages premiums in excess of $50 billion on behalf of its clients.

The Weil Finance team was led by partner Andy Hagan and included associates Lorenzo Colombi-Manzi and Riccardo Viel. The London-based team included partners Patrick Brendon and Kai Zhang and associates Elena Dagley and Atty Abhyankar. Corporate advice was provided by partners Jonathan Wood and Ellie Fialho, counsel Arisa Manawapat and associate Xavier Khan. U.K. Tax partner Oliver Walker and counsel Akash Mehta advised on U.K. tax matters, with U.S. tax advice from partner Devon Bodoh and associates Carlos Parra and Ricardo Fernandez.