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Sidley Austin LLP

Insurance: Non-contentious

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Sidley Austin LLP

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For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/insurance

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Insurance: Non-contentious - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin is known for its expertise in areas such as insurance-linked securities, reinsurance transactions and longevity swaps. The team advises a diverse range of clients, including insurers, reinsurers and Lloyd's syndicates, as well as financial institutions and government authorities. It also provides key regulatory advice in respect of Solvency II requirements, the creation of new Lloyd's syndicates and company restructuring. The firm is able to leverage its outstanding US practice to advise on substantial transatlantic deals.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised Arthur J. Gallagher with respect to its transaction to acquire AssuredPartners.

Strengths

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  • Sidley is able to navigate our commercial goals very well. Cross-border work is their sweet spot and they're extremely good at working internationally.

    Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK

  • Sidley Austin is reliable, responsive and a safe pair of hands when it comes to insurance transactions and regulatory analysis.

    Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK

  • Sidley Austin is commercially strategic in their outlook, which adds a lot of value for us.

    Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Martin Membery
    Martin Membery

    Martin Membery

    Martin Membery regularly advises insurers and reinsurers on a range of non-contentious matters, including cross-border M&A and longevity transactions, as well as providing strategic and regulatory advice.

    • Martin Membery is able to tackle any complex question thrown at him with ease and he has a good commercial understanding of the needs of his client. He is prepared to go above and beyond for clients.

      Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK
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  • James Phythian-Adams
    James Phythian-Adams

    James Phythian-Adams

    James Phythian-Adams provides counsel to clients from the insurance industry on reinsurance transactions, M&A deals and regulatory matters. He has notable experience advising clients in the Lloyd's market as well as global insurers, reinsurers and private equity firms in the insurance sector.

    • James is one of the most responsive law firm partners I've ever worked with – nothing is too much trouble.

      Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK

    • James is my favourite of all the lawyers I work with. He's very professional and knows the industry inside and out. I can't speak highly enough of him.

      Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK

    • James knows our company and the market very well, and is able to navigate our commercial goals very well. He provides impeccable client service and is super responsive. We couldn't ask for more.

      Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK

    • James has strong knowledge of the insurance market and has a good understanding of the commercial issues that may be faced by insurers.

      Insurance: Non-contentious respondentUK
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