Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
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Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
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Chambers Review
Sidley Austin draws together key regulatory expertise along with strong transactional capabilities to provide a multifaceted service to significant insurance industry clients. It is at the forefront of alternative risk transfers such as catastrophe bonds and reinsurance sidecars, with notable presence in the life and health sectors. In addition, the team frequently advises on cross-border regulatory concerns.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented Resolution Life in a strategic $1.8 billion transaction with Farmers New World Life Insurance Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley consistently provides practical advice on our most complex regulatory matters. Their counsel is down to earth and well tailored for non-lawyer audiences."
"Sidley has first-rate lawyers who capably handle complex transactions and provide very sound and reliable advice."
"We had a very deep bench of talented and experienced attorneys to manage our deal."
"Sidley consistently provides practical advice on our most complex regulatory matters. Their counsel is down to earth and well tailored for non-lawyer audiences."
"Sidley has first-rate lawyers who capably handle complex transactions and provide very sound and reliable advice."
"We had a very deep bench of talented and experienced attorneys to manage our deal."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Kelly co-leads Sidley Austin LLP's global insurance and financial services group and garners recognition for his transactional insurance practice. He has notable experience advising on high-end M&A and reinsurance matters.
"Jon is incredibly talented lawyer with an deep level of experience who can consistently be relied upon to deliver best-in-class service."
"He is among the most knowledgeable and practical deal lawyers in the insurance space."
Andrew Holland leads the firm's regulatory insurance group and is noted for his expert handling of transactional and regulatory matters for insurers, investment managers and institutional investors.
"Andrew provides insightful advice on some very complicated regulatory issues."
"He is very knowledgeable and practical."
Ellen Dunn specializes in regulatory enforcement and investigations work in the insurance industry. She coleads the insurance disputes team at Sidley Austin.
"Ellen's advice and work product are exceptional."
"Ellen's knowledge and experience helped us plan our course of action on some challenging issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
New York