About ACCEL Law Group
ACCEL Law Group is the pre-eminent law firm focused on insurance agency and brokerage transactions, M&A and regulatory compliance counsel.
ACCEL Law Group specializes in advising clients on complex mergers, acquisitions and regulatory matters involving insurance agents and brokers.
The firm is led by industry veterans Chuck Welsh and Mike Griffin, former partners in major international law firms with more than 40 years of combined experience serving insurance industry clients. Our unique practice model has attracted a team of talented attorneys from the insurance industry and other regulated markets. Our continued growth is a reflection of our unrivaled subject matter expertise combined with client-friendly engagements and a dedication to client satisfaction (see Testimonials).
Big Law Firm Expertise From A Specialty Firm Focused on Insurance Intermediaries
ACCEL Law Group is the only significant law firm we are aware of that focuses exclusively on serving insurance intermediaries. Our team spent years in large multinational law firms and insurance companies and has worked on the most sophisticated of insurance agent/broker matters. Today, we have a focused firm with an engaging culture that works well with clients of all sizes and stages. With clients ranging from Main Street to Wall Street, we’ve seen all the complexities this market can create and are prepared to solve them in your favor.
Insurance Agency and Brokerage Mergers and Acquisitions
ACCEL Law Group is a leader in insurance agency and brokerage transactions. Our experience representing large institutional buyers and private equity investors in insurance agency acquisitions allows us to represent small and medium-sized independent agencies in the sale of their business and puts them on equal footing with the buyer.
We also work with agent and broker clients growing their businesses through producer hiring and smaller account acquisitions. Our experience sets us apart when it comes to industry-specific issues and has allowed us to successfully close hundreds of transactions involving agencies and brokerages.
We bring a sophisticated practice to sell-side principals looking for efficient, cost effective expertise with in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and the business of agents and brokers. We understand their business, have a keen understanding of these transactions, and get the deals across the finish line!
Regulatory & Compliance Counsel
Whether it’s in the course of everyday business or in the heat of a transaction, insurance agencies and brokerages face complex regulatory questions that must be handled right. ACCEL’s team of insurance attorneys offers deep insurance regulatory experience to ensure that you remain compliant with all relevant jurisdictions. We can provide strategic regulatory counsel, compliance audits and can help you deal with department of insurance inquiries. Learn more about our regulatory and compliance services here.
Separately, our sister firm, ACCEL Compliance provides non-legal compliance services to assist you in managing your firm’s compliance obligations.