Sweet Sent, Judge New York SoulkerapoY Private Practice Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, 1948-53; Partner, Casey, Lane & Mittendorf, 1955-65; Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, 1970-77 Government Positions Assistant United States Attorney, ., 1953-55; Deputy Mayor under Mayor John V. Lindsay, M. City, 1966-69 Profession

rmuda counsel to the Company. Certain legal matters with respect to the securities under the laws of England and Wales will be passed upon for us by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP. EXPERTS The financial statements incorporated in this Prospectus by reference to Validus Holdings, Ltd.'s Current Report on Form 8-K date