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Mayer Brown LLP

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

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Mayer Brown LLP

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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - New York

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown represented Nippon Life Insurance Company in its $8.2 billion acquisition of Resolution Life Group Holding LP.

Strengths

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  • Mayer Brown offers a problem-solving approach and goes the extra mile to deliver excellent service. The insurance team has deep expertise.

    Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

  • Mayer Brown’s insurance team is outstanding. They have a group of highly skilled and deeply experienced partners who understand the insurance industry inside and out. Their market knowledge is exceptional and their experience shows in the advice they deliver.

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  • The department brings a breadth of knowledge and experience across the insurance landscape, and the team is always prompt and diligent.

    Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Alberts
    David Alberts

    David Alberts

    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.

    • David is super commercial and very in-depth on insurance and transactional work.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
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  • Vikram Sidhu
    Vikram Sidhu

    Vikram Sidhu

    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.

    • Vikram distinguishes himself through his exceptional ability to navigate complex and unique issues. He collaborates effectively with us to identify creative and innovative solutions, providing practical and strategic pathways forward.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

    • Vikram is really a regulatory expert. He is an incredible and resourceful partner in terms of guiding us through regulatory quibbles.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
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  • Richard Spitzer
    Richard Spitzer

    Richard Spitzer

    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.
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  • Stephen G Rooney
    Stephen G Rooney

    Stephen G Rooney

    Stephen Rooney cochairs the global insurance team at the firm. He regularly works on transactions such as structured financings and M&A.

    • Stephen's extensive experience and profound expertise across a wide range of legal and regulatory matters provides invaluable strategic guidance. His deep institutional knowledge, combined with a calm and thoughtful approach, ensures that complex issues are addressed with precision and foresight.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
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  • Benjamin Kralstein
    Benjamin Kralstein

    Benjamin Kralstein

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

    • Benjamin's depth of technical knowledge in the insurance and reinsurance landscape is really strong. He knows how businesses actually work and what people really care about.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

    • Ben is tireless, works very hard and negotiates with other firms well. He is very dedicated and has such expansive knowledge.

      Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
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  • Daniel Scher
    Daniel Scher

    Daniel Scher

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