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24 April 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Clyde & Co—Marcella Hill

Global corporate insurance offering strengthened by partner appointment

Global law firm Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of Marcella Hill as partner in London. Marcella joins the firm’s Corporate Insurance team from Campos Mellos Advogados and brings with her a wealth of experience in multijurisdictional matters across the insurance and reinsurance sector.

With deep knowledge of the Brazilian and UK markets, she has advised clients on a range of complex regulatory issues, corporate transactions, and high-profile claims. She also has significant experience across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), international corporate reorganisations, and portfolio transfers.

Peter Hodgins, Partner and Head of Global Corporate Insurance, Clyde & Co, said: 'Our multinational clients are navigating increasingly complex challenges and regulatory requirements across multiple markets. Marcella’s extensive experience, particularly in the Brazilian insurance sector, strengthens our ability to provide the high level of support our clients rely on.'

Marcella Hill said: 'Clyde & Co’s global platform and deep insurance expertise make it an ideal environment to deliver even greater support to my clients across jurisdictions. The firm’s strong presence in Brazil and London aligns perfectly with my cross-border practice, and I am excited to bring my experience to a team that shares my focus on navigating complex corporate and regulatory challenges in the insurance and reinsurance markets.'

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