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Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

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Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland has core expertise in insurance regulatory matters, complemented by a robust transactional practice undertaking significant M&A work on behalf of major insurers and reinsurers. It also takes an active role in shaping insurance legislation and market development and provides support for both national and international clients in large global and domestic transactions. The team operates within the London and Bermuda markets and has expertise in state and federal tax as it relates to the US insurance industry.

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Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised Allianz Life on the establishment of a Bermuda‑based reinsurance platform, including an initial transaction involving over $5 billion of liabilities. The matter involved structuring the platform and related reinsurance arrangements supported by third‑party capital.

Strengths

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  • The team has a very strong command of technical insurance and reinsurance concepts. The group understands new, complicated nuances very quickly and responds to emails immediately.

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  • Eversheds has a lot of subject matter experience and historical knowledge of the area. The firm takes a good, progressive approach and knows our business needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cynthia R Shoss
    Cynthia R Shoss

    Cynthia R Shoss

    Cynthia Shoss offers noteworthy expertise in complex regulatory issues. She is regularly called upon to advise clients on the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions and restructurings.
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  • Bert Adams
    Bert Adams

    Bert Adams

    Bert Adams co-heads the firm's insurance practice and is regularly called upon to advise major financial services companies on high-value mergers and acquisitions within the insurance sector.

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  • Ling Ling
    Ling Ling

    Ling Ling

    Ling Ling co-chairs Eversheds Sutherland's global insurance practice and is a highly renowned practitioner in the insurance market. She represents large insurers, private equity firms and others in M&A and reinsurance transactions.

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