12 May 2011
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquires HLG Holdings Ltd
Lawrence Graham has advised existing client Arthur J. Gallagher & Co ("Gallagher"), the international insurance broking and risk management services firm, on the acquisition of HLG Holdings Ltd (Heath Lambert Group).
The Heath Lambert Group, headquartered in London, has 16 offices throughout the UK. Arthur J. Gallagher International has 20 offices in 11 different countries around the world. The combined group will employ more than 1,800 professionals.
Established as an insurance entity in 1877 and headed by Adrian Colosso, the Heath Lambert Group offers corporate and commercial insurances, fine art, specie, real estate, major construction, affinity, public sector and employee benefits consulting expertise. Adrian Colosso will continue to oversee retail operations in the UK, reporting to David Ross, CEO of Arthur J. Gallagher International.
The Lawrence Graham team was led by corporate partner Geoff Gouriet and corporate associate Sam Gray. Gallagher's in house legal team was led by Alissa Pfitzner.