Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
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McDermott Will & Emery fields a deep bench of insurance attorneys with extensive capabilities in regulatory insurance work. It offers notable expertise in the emerging area of insurtech and can claim an enviable client roster that includes insurance carriers, reinsurance companies, brokers and startups.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery advised General Atlantic on the insurance aspects of its $179 million investment into Gravie, a health InsurTech.
Strengths
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"The team has strength in depth across disciplines and the ability to take a lead role on complex transactions with multiple issues."
"They are indispensable to the work that we do; they always deliver."
"Their secret sauce is that they marry their expertise with a practical approach, helping us arrive at solutions."
"The team has strength in depth across disciplines and the ability to take a lead role on complex transactions with multiple issues."
"They are indispensable to the work that we do; they always deliver."
"Their secret sauce is that they marry their expertise with a practical approach, helping us arrive at solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Global leader of McDermott Will & Emery's insurance transactions and regulation group, Michael Halsband has over 30 years of experience in the field. He offers broad expertise in the transactional insurance space, frequently advising on matters including capital raises and M&A.
"Michael possesses sophisticated transactional skills that translate well into getting difficult or complex deals across the line."
"Michael has good knowledge of the market and the ability to represent his client from both a legal and commercial perspective. His advice is direct and to the point and he is able to home in on the key issues."
Michael Byrne acts in a wide array of transactional and regulatory matters for market-leading brokers, insurers and private equity firms. He is also recognized for his work with insurtech clients.
"Michael brings deep experience on the insurance regulatory landscape and is always looking for commercial solutions to help navigate the complexity."
Thomas Dawson possesses transactional expertise within both the insurance and reinsurance spaces and is frequently called upon for his regulatory know-how. His clients include domestic and international insurers.
"Tom provides detailed information and is always extremely responsive and helpful."
"Tom is very approachable and knowledgeable on US regulatory matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
New York