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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton demonstrates truly outstanding credentials in M&A matters in the insurance industry, with extensive transactional experience as well as top-notch regulatory know-how. It provides complementary expertise in the capital markets and tax arenas and imparts high-class advice on capital management. Notably, the team counsels some of the biggest insurers and financial institutions around the globe on deals of the most complex and high-profile nature. In addition, it provides domestic and international expertise, with strength in London and Hong Kong, and offers experience in emerging insurance market work.

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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise advised Resolution Life on its $10.6 billion acquisition by Nippon Life Insurance Company. The transaction involved the transfer of 100% of Resolution Life’s shares and positioned the combined business as a major global life insurance and asset management platform.

Strengths

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  • Debevoise has the deepest industry knowledge of any firm in the industry, expertise in complex transactions and a very commercial and practical approach to getting transactions done.

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  • The firm has extensive experience in the insurance sector, as well as deep regulatory expertise, both of which make it stand apart from other firms. The team is also able to quickly react and provide concrete guidance for fast-moving scenarios.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marilyn Lion
    Marilyn Lion

    Marilyn Lion

    Marilyn Lion is experienced in the handling of a broad range of transactional matters for key insurance carriers, including strategic mergers and acquisitions.
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  • Nicholas F Potter
    Nicholas F Potter

    Nicholas F Potter

    Nicholas Potter serves as co-chair of Debevoise & Plimpton's financial institutions group. He is highly respected for his experience advising a variety of clients, including insurers, private equity firms and financial institutions.

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  • Alexander R. Cochran
    Alexander R. Cochran

    Alexander R. Cochran

    Alexander Cochran enjoys a strong reputation among clients for his experience handling corporate transactions. He has particular expertise in high-value reinsurance deals.

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  • David Grosgold
    David Grosgold

    David Grosgold

    David Grosgold has a well-recognized presence in transactions across the insurance industry. He represents clients in both domestic and cross-border matters and excels in complex M&A.

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