Fred Kelleher
About Fred Kelleher
Fred Kelleher is an International M&A Underwriter at AXA XL, where he assesses potential deals and maintains relationships with brokers and clients. He has a background in law and has held various paralegal and solicitor roles at notable firms including Goldman Sachs and Proskauer Rose LLP.
Current Role at AXA XL
Fred Kelleher serves as an International M&A Underwriter at AXA XL, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for assessing potential deals and establishing strong relationships with both brokers and clients. He acts as a critical interface between these parties and AXA XL when underwriting transactional M&A insurance. Kelleher plays a key role in managing workflow and processing deal documentation within the underwriting team.
Previous Experience in Law and Finance
Before joining AXA XL, Fred Kelleher accumulated extensive experience in the legal and financial sectors. He worked at Goldman Sachs as a Regulatory and Corporate Paralegal for three months in London in 2017. He also held positions at Proskauer Rose LLP as an Investment Funds Paralegal and at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP as a Future Trainee Solicitor. His experience includes roles at Carey Olsen and Maclay Murray & Spens LLP, where he worked in various paralegal capacities.
Education and Qualifications
Fred Kelleher studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Politics from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his legal education at BPP Law School, obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Law from 2015 to 2016 and completing the Legal Profession Course from 2016 to 2017. His foundational education was completed at De La Salle College, where he studied History and served as Head Boy.
Professional Development and Training
Fred Kelleher has undergone significant professional development through various training programs. He worked as a Trainee Solicitor at Faegre Drinker from 2020 to 2022, where he gained practical experience in legal practice. His roles as a paralegal in different firms provided him with a solid foundation in corporate law and regulatory compliance, which are essential for his current position in M&A underwriting.