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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 - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland offers high-quality regulatory advice, particularly in the life insurance industry, as well as strong transactional abilities. It frequently acts on high-value insurance and reinsurance M&A and capital markets deals and regularly advises on international matters, including mandates with European and Bermudian elements.
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Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP advised Allianz Life in the establishment of its Bermuda-based reinsurance platform, Sconset Re, which is supported by third-party capital.

Strengths

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  • The team offers outstanding legal service, and are very commercial, very responsive and excellent problem-solvers.

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  • The firm provides speedy, pragmatic advice.

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  • The Eversheds team are commercial while also being technical and thorough. They always have creative solutions to complex questions or issues as they arise.

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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 know our business needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cynthia R Shoss
    Cynthia R Shoss

    Cynthia R Shoss

    Cynthia Shoss is an insurance regulatory specialist who operates a widely respected practice on behalf of insurance carriers and reinsurers. She is equally adept at handling domestic and international mandates.

    • Cynthia is a top-notch insurance regulatory attorney. She is respected by industry as an expert in the field.

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  • Bert Adams
    Bert Adams

    Bert Adams

    Bert Adams is well versed in significant mergers, acquisitions, sales and other corporate transactions within the insurance industry. He works with insurers and reinsurers, among other clients.

    • Bert provides top-tier guidance, is always cool-headed in negotiations and brings to bear a business-focused approach to every deal he works on.

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    • Bert is a fantastic attorney and advocate.

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    • Bert can articulate complex issues in a very straightforward way.

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  • Ling Ling
    Ling Ling

    Ling Ling

    Ling Ling co-leads the firm's global insurance group. Her expertise covers deals such as M&A and reinsurance transactions and she is skilled in both domestic and cross-border matters.

    • Ling is an excellent source of commercial awareness, always reliable and quick responsiveness. She has a high level of sophistication with in-depth market and industry knowledge.

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    • Ling is incredibly thoughtful, and has a real wealth of knowledge and a broad view of the market.

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  • Daren Moreira
    Daren Moreira

    Daren Moreira

    Daren Moreira is sought out for his expertise on noncontentious insurance work, including corporate transactions, restructuring and regulatory compliance.

    • Daren has really deep and substantive knowledge of U.S. regulations and is very responsive.

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  • John S Pruitt
    John S Pruitt

    John S Pruitt

    Practice cohead John Pruitt is sought out by industry clients for his adroit handling of a broad range of transactional and regulatory issues. He advises on regulatory compliance, acquisitions and restructurings, among other matters.

    • John is a seasoned regulatory lawyer.

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  • Kymberly Kochis
    Kymberly Kochis

    Kymberly Kochis

    Kymberly Kochis frequently represents insurers in litigation and class actions involving breach of contract and trade practices.

    • The way that Kymberly thinks is multidimensional. She has a really good view of the industry.

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    • Kymberly is a great strategic partner, and her client service was excellent.

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  • Gary Ho
    Gary Ho

    Gary Ho

    Gary Ho acts for clients such as insurers, reinsurers and financial corporations. His practice spans a broad range of transactional and regulatory matters including assisting with regulatory filings and advising on acquisitions.

    • Gary provides great service and responsiveness. He's very reliable.

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  • Kevin Finnegan
    Kevin Finnegan

    Kevin Finnegan

    Kevin Finnegan is recognized for his ability to advise financial services and insurance clients on a broad spectrum of transactional matters.

    • Kevin is responsive and keenly aware of deadlines and turnarounds.

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