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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - New York

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown advises multiple domestic and international insurance entities in specialized areas such as insurance-linked securities, pension-backed securities and reserve financing. It is particularly active in the life insurance space, as well as possessing notable expertise in reinsurance matters. The team also acts on complex M&A.

Work Highlights

  • Mayer Brown represented QBE Insurance Group in the sale of its

    portfolio of US, UK and other international insurance businesses to RiverStone International Bermuda through a $1.2 billion loss portfolio transfer transaction.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Alberts
2
David Alberts
2
Band 2
David Alberts is a seasoned transactional attorney who counts an impressive list of household-name companies among his insurance industry client roster. He is also experienced in handling regulatory matters.

He is an outstanding attorney.

David is a knowledgeable and commercial professional who provides excellent client service.

Richard Spitzer
3
Richard Spitzer
3
Band 3
Richard Spitzer focuses on advising on the sales and acquisitions of insurance companies, subsidiaries and reinsurers. He also handles matters such as structured finance deals.

Richard is always a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable and practical.

Stephen G Rooney
3
Stephen G Rooney
3
Band 3
Stephen Rooney cochairs the global insurance team at the firm. He regularly works on transactions such as structured financings and M&A.
Vikram Sidhu
3
Vikram Sidhu
3
Band 3
Vikram Sidhu is a transactional and regulatory specialist with an impressive client base that includes insurance carriers and global corporations. He regularly advises on M&A, joint ventures and reorganizations.

He understands and can analyze all of the business nuances and can provide creative solutions.

Benjamin Kralstein
U
Benjamin Kralstein
U
Up and Coming
Benjamin Kralstein regularly works on transactional matters. His clients include insurers, reinsurers, agents and brokers.

Benjamin is a knowledgeable and commercial professional who demonstrates deep technical expertise of complex insurance matters.

He is very experienced and has strong expertise in his space.

Daniel Scher
U
Daniel Scher
U
Up and Coming
Daniel Scher is noted for his experience handling insurance-linked securities transactions, with particular expertise in catastrophe bonds.

He works well with our team and gives excellent guidance across a variety of complex scenarios.

Daniel is a highly knowledgeable and experienced lawyer: it is a true pleasure to work alongside him on a transaction.

He is pragmatic and deal-oriented.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

David Alberts
2
David Alberts
2
Band 2
Richard Spitzer
3
Richard Spitzer
3
Band 3
Stephen G Rooney
3
Stephen G Rooney
3
Band 3
Vikram Sidhu
3
Vikram Sidhu
3
Band 3
Benjamin Kralstein
U
Benjamin Kralstein
U
Up and Coming
Daniel Scher
U
Daniel Scher
U
Up and Coming