Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Mayer Brown advises multiple domestic and international insurance entities in specialized areas such as insurance-linked securities, pension de-risking and reserve financing. It is particularly active in the life insurance space, as well as possessing notable expertise in reinsurance matters. The team also acts on complex M&A.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown represented The Hartford in the sale of one of its UK entities in runoff, Navigators International Insurance Company, to Marco Capital, a provider of legacy solutions backed by Oaktree Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Mayer Brown team consistently navigates intricate legal and financial structures with remarkable precision and efficiency. Witnessing its ability to seamlessly orchestrate multi-jurisdictional transactions and address nuanced regulatory considerations leaves a lasting impression."
"The firm is highly conversant in underlying issues relating to complex transactions, with a deeply experienced bench."
"They have a very strong insurance transactional group, from partners to associates. They lead the market in terms of awareness of the commercial marketplace and connection to new and emerging issues."
"The Mayer Brown team consistently navigates intricate legal and financial structures with remarkable precision and efficiency. Witnessing its ability to seamlessly orchestrate multi-jurisdictional transactions and address nuanced regulatory considerations leaves a lasting impression."
"The firm is highly conversant in underlying issues relating to complex transactions, with a deeply experienced bench."
"They have a very strong insurance transactional group, from partners to associates. They lead the market in terms of awareness of the commercial marketplace and connection to new and emerging issues."
Notable Practitioners
David Alberts is a seasoned transactional attorney who counts an impressive list of household-name companies among his insurance industry client roster. He is also experienced in handling regulatory matters.
"An outstanding attorney who is knowledgeable and focused on client interests."
Richard Spitzer focuses on advising on the sales and acquisitions of insurance companies, subsidiaries and reinsurers. He also handles matters such as structured finance deals.
"He is very responsive, with strong commercial awareness."
Stephen Rooney cochairs the global insurance team at the firm. He regularly works on transactions such as structured financings and M&A.
"Steve is highly supportive and provides great advice."
"He is highly capable, knowledgeable and responsive."
Vikram Sidhu is a transactional and regulatory specialist with an impressive client base that includes insurance carriers and global corporations. He regularly advises on M&A, joint ventures and reorganizations.
"I have been continually impressed with Vikram's expertise and his ability to deliver a great result. He has a rare ability to work incredibly effectively in a high-pressure situation, and to maintain great working relationships with different personalities."
"He is that rare kind of lawyer who is confident enough in his analysis and knowledge to proffer on-the-spot and off-the-cuff advice."
Benjamin Kralstein regularly works on transactional matters. His clients include insurers, reinsurers, agents and brokers.
"Ben will work tirelessly to meet client needs."
"Ben is very strong with respect to reinsurance agreements and contracts."
Daniel Scher is noted for his experience handling insurance-linked securities transactions, with particular expertise in catastrophe bonds.
"He is very thorough and can answer anything and everything."
"He always provides high levels of service."
"He impressed me with his meticulous attention to detail and lightning-fast responsiveness. He truly understood our needs and went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and successful transaction."
"Some of the best client service I've experienced, despite his very significant workload."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mayer Brown LLP
New York