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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis' insurance group excels in a broad array of transactional and commercial matters on behalf of insurers and reinsurers, alongside expertise acting for clients in the insurance technology, private equity and financial services sectors. The firm also offers noted pedigree in distressed transactional work, drawing upon additional resources from its premier bankruptcy and restructuring team.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Athene on a series of cross‑border reinsurance transactions in the Asia‑Pacific region, including the reinsurance of a block of whole-life insurance policies from a Japanese insurer and the subsequent retrocession of associated mortality risk.

Strengths

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Kirkland’s insurance transactions team brings a rare combination of technical depth, commercial awareness and responsiveness. They understand the nuances of insurance-related deal structures and consistently deliver solutions that are both innovative and executable.

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The Kirkland team is commercial, does a great job in representing your interests and is creative. They work incredibly hard and are incredibly responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rajab S Abbassi
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Rajab S Abbassi
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Rajab Abbassi of Kirkland & Ellis is a highly regarded transactional attorney in the insurance industry, with experience acting on both domestic and cross-border matters. He is sought after to handle sales, acquisitions and financings on behalf of insurance and reinsurance companies, investment firms and other clients.

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