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Clifford Chance LLP

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - New York

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance is well versed in all aspects of insurance-related M&A, drawing on excellent regulatory credentials and far-reaching global presence to help clients navigate complex, big-ticket transactions. The team regularly oversees the formation of new reinsurance companies, offering particular expertise in advising Bermuda and London-based entities. It is also noted for its representation of hedge funds and private equity firms in joint ventures.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance US LLP advised Legal & General on the carve-out and sale of its U.S. protection business and a 20% interest in its US pension risk transfer business to Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company.

Strengths

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  • The team is extremely responsive and even-keeled, with deep industry expertise and experience.

    Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

  • The Clifford Chance team is really knowledgeable, can digest issues quickly and is practical and easy to work with. It knows what is important and is highly technical.

    Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

  • The attorneys at Clifford Chance are highly experienced and practical. They are thoughtful and firm, but not rigid.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Dennis M. Manfredi
    Dennis M. Manfredi

    Dennis M. Manfredi

    Dennis Manfredi is recommended for his ability to handle high-value reinsurance transactions on behalf of major financial institutions and insurers.

    • Dennis is incredibly smart, thoughtful and pragmatic.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

    • Dennis is very skilled in this space and has a good sense of balance and commerciality.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
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  • Joseph Cosentino
    Joseph Cosentino

    Joseph Cosentino

    Joseph Cosentino has a robust insurance transactional practice. He frequently represents insurance and reinsurance clients in mergers and acquisitions.

    • Joe works incredibly well and he always has client service at the top of his mind.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

    • Joe is outstanding in his knowledge and service delivery. He has a superior grasp of the insurance industry.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

    • Joseph is really responsive and super knowledgeable.

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Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance LLP (2)

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    Dennis M. Manfredi

    Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

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    Joseph Cosentino

    Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

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