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11 April 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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McCarthy Denning—Sara Ager

Insurance expert joins as partner

City firm McCarthy Denning has welcomed partner Sara Ager to the insurance and reinsurance team.

Sara joins McCarthy Denning from insurance firm EC3 Legal. Admitted as a solicitor in 1998, Sara offers more than two decades of experience in the insurance sector, and advises on a wide range of issues including risk management, compliance, regulatory and commercial matters. She also currently serves as general counsel for the Insuring Women’s Futures programme.

Clive O’Connell, the firm’s head of insurance and reinsurance, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Sara to the McCarthy Denning team. She is a seasoned lawyer and a well-established figure within the insurance and reinsurance industry. Sara will play an important role in helping to shape our growing insurance offering to our international clients.’

Sara added: ‘I am excited to develop my practice at McCarthy Denning and work alongside an impressive team of lawyers who are all leaders in their fields. This is an excellent opportunity for me to contribute to the growth of the firm’s strong Insurance and Reinsurance practice.’

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