Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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Eversheds Sutherland LLP has core expertise in insurance regulatory matters, complemented by a robust transactional practice undertaking significant M&A work on behalf of major insurers and reinsurers. It also takes an active role in shaping insurance legislation and market development and provides support for both national and international clients in large global and domestic transactions. The team operates within the London and Bermuda markets and has expertise in state and federal tax as it relates to the US insurance industry.
Work Highlights
- Eversheds represented Pan-American Life Insurance Company in its acquisition of Encova Life Insurance Company, an Ohio-domiciled life insurance company, from Motorists Commercial Mutual Insurance Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Eversheds is always very responsive and efficient. The team is commercial, pragmatic in its approach and strong on complex transactions in pressurized scenarios."
"Eversheds is always very responsive and efficient. The team is commercial, pragmatic in its approach and strong on complex transactions in pressurized scenarios."
Notable Practitioners
Cynthia Shoss offers noteworthy expertise in complex regulatory issues. She is regularly called upon to advise clients on the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions and restructurings.
"Cynthia is pragmatic and I hugely value her judgment and robust advice."
Bert Adams is regularly called upon to advise major financial services companies on high value mergers and acquisitions within the insurance sector.
"Bert has a good reputation for being smart and commercial."
"Bert demonstrates an exceptional ability to process complicated concepts and communicate them in real time to a wide variety of client constituents."
"Bert is exceptional to work with. He is always responsive and able to immediately synthesize information and provide thoughtful advice."
James Dwyer is an experienced transactional lawyer with noted expertise advising insurance-sector clients on matters including M&A, restructurings and regulatory approval.
"Jim is very good at taking a complex topic or matter and breaking it down into easily understood terms."
"He is able to provide detailed, practical and actionable advice in the M&A space."
Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
USA - Nationwide