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Latham & Watkins LLP

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Latham & Watkins LLP

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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The insurance team at Latham & Watkins handles sophisticated transactional and regulatory matters, many of which have substantive international elements. The group excels at handling insurance M&A while also providing high-end advisory services in connection with corporate governance. It also has particular capacity with insurance capital markets transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins LLP advised DB Insurance in its acquisition of The Fortegra Group.

Strengths

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  • The firm has very strong domain expertise in insurance, superb relationships with regulators and has an excellent can-do service mentality.

    Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • The Latham team is outstanding. They have strong attention to detail and very commercial client skills. They were available at all hours of the day and night.

    Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Latham & Watkins provides excellent work quality, and thoughtful assistance in solving regulatory challenges.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Gary D Boss
    Band 1Gary D Boss

    Gary D Boss

    Gary Boss garners praise for his adroit handling of complex transactions, formations and ventures within the insurance industry. His clients include insurers, private equity firms and asset managers.
    • Gary is very thorough, a problem-solver and creative. He executes flawlessly.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
    • In the literal sense of the word, Gary is unique. He is deep on a technical level, his range is very broad and he is always responsive. He is an outstanding leader for his team.

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    • Gary is an excellent lawyer who balances his depth and knowledge of the law with commercial and business-oriented advice.

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    • Gary is incredibly knowledgeable and very aware of the issues in the market.

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  • Band 2Analisa Dillingham
    Band 2Analisa Dillingham

    Analisa Dillingham

    Analisa Dillingham offers particular strength in the regulatory space and regularly handles cross-border matters for insurance clients.
    • Analisa is extremely knowledgeable, conscientious and a terrific problem-solver.

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  • Band 2Frank Monaco
    Band 2Frank Monaco

    Frank Monaco

    Frank Monaco has experience handling transactional matters for both insurance and reinsurance entities. He is also often called upon to advise on securities matters.
    • Frank is extremely responsive, smart, commercial and practical.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Frank is very skilled at navigating practical solutions and gets deals done. He is also a strategic communicator and has a calm demeanor. He's able to articulate points in high-stress and difficult situations.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 4Kirsten Gaeta
    Band 4Kirsten Gaeta

    Kirsten Gaeta

    Kirsten Gaeta advises clients on a broad array of transactions in the insurance industry, with notable strength in the structuring of reinsurance vehicles.
    • Kirsten is a technical expert with a very broad set of experience. She is a strong leader of her team and is relentless in providing world-class service and outcomes to her clients. She is an incredible advocate.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

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