Gallagher Bassett Expands Legal Expertise with Caytons Acquisition
Deal News | Jan 27, 2025 | Re-Insurance News

Gallagher Bassett, a leading provider of claims and risk management solutions, has acquired Caytons Law LLP to enhance its legal capabilities. This acquisition fortifies Gallagher Bassett's litigation offerings by integrating Caytons Law's expertise with that of its existing in-house law firm, Strata Solicitors. The acquisition will enable Gallagher Bassett to provide a comprehensive range of legal services in the UK, including recovery and subrogation, coverage advice, and both pre- and post-defence litigation support for a variety of clients such as corporates, captives, insurers, and MGAs. Managing Partner of Caytons, Sam Moore, and Director of Strata Solicitors, Chris Sturridge-Packer, have expressed that this move is aligned with the company's commitment to sustainable growth and excellence in service delivery. They emphasize that the combined resources will offer clients superior outcomes by addressing the increasing complexities in claims management.
Sectors
- Insurance
- Legal Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – The acquisition targets the UK market, where Gallagher Bassett enhances its legal offerings through this strategic transaction.
Industry
- Insurance – The acquisition expands Gallagher Bassett's capabilities within the insurance and claims management sector, focusing on litigation and legal advisory services.
- Legal Services – The enhancement of legal capabilities through the acquisition of Caytons Law indicates a strategic move into the provision of specialized legal services.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Gallagher Bassett | Bidding Companybuyer | Company | A leading global provider of claims and risk management solutions. |
Caytons Law LLP | Target company | Company | A law firm providing legal services in litigation support, recently acquired by Gallagher Bassett. |
Strata Solicitors | Other Company | Company | In-house law firm of Gallagher Bassett, which will integrate with Caytons Law to enhance legal service offerings. |
Sam Moore | Managing Partner of Caytons | Person | Leads Caytons Law, now part of the Gallagher Bassett family. |
Chris Sturridge-Packer | Director of Strata Solicitors | Person | Oversees Strata Solicitors, collaborating with Caytons to expand legal services. |