Norton Rose Fulbright advises Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on UK pension employee benefits administration and services acquisition

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) on its acquisition of First Actuarial.

First Actuarial provides pension administration, employee benefits, consultancy and investment services to employers and pension plan trustees throughout the UK.

Gallagher is one of the world's largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms. The acquisition of First Actuarial enhances Gallagher's pension service capabilities in the UK as well as its employee benefits operations.

The multi-disciplinary team from Norton Rose Fulbright was led by corporate partners Sophie O'Connor and Clementine Hogarth; and included Dominic Stuttaford, Global Head of Tax; Lesley Browning, UK Head of Pensions, and regulatory partner Matthew Gregory. Sophie and Clementine were supported by corporate associates Jacque Calf, Hobz de Caux, Eleanor Jones and Alexander Roper.

Norton Rose Fulbright advised on all aspects of the transaction including structure, diligence and documentation.