USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
Ranked Individuals
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McDermott Will & Schulte has a strong track record in advising insurance companies on M&A, joint ventures and wider strategic partnerships, as well as in commercial matters. The firm acts for a broad range of major insurers, investment firms, brokers and other sector participants on high-cap and middle market transactional work.
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McDermott advised Allianz X on a strategic minority investment in Coterie Insurance, a managing general agent focused on data‑driven underwriting. The transaction included the establishment of a long‑term reinsurance relationship with Allianz Reinsurance.
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McDermott shows stability, intelligence and empathy, both in seeing the needs of the client and understanding the other side.
The firm offers creative problem-solving, an ability to approach transactions from both a commercial and legal lens, and incredible market knowledge and networks.
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Michael Halsband is the global leader of McDermott's insurance transactions and regulation group. He is well placed to advise on both insurance and reinsurance transactions.
Michael Byrne has a well-regarded level of experience in insurance transactions and regulatory matters. He acts for insurers, brokers and private equity firms.
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
USA 2026
Practice area: Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
Location: New York
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