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Widely respected as an outstanding team of experienced practitioners handling reinsurance and regulatory and transactional matters. Well versed in advising on complex M&A, catastrophe bond issues, reinsurance structures and high-exposure disputes.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin acted as lead counsel to Athene Holding in connection with its proposed merger with Apollo Global Management in an all-stock transaction creating a pro forma $29 billion market cap company.
Strengths
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"The Sidley team makes a great effort to understand our business and people."
"Sidley has tremendous resources they can bring to the table on all issues."
"The team has deep knowledge of the insurance industry."
"The Sidley team makes a great effort to understand our business and people."
"Sidley has tremendous resources they can bring to the table on all issues."
"The team has deep knowledge of the insurance industry."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Cunningham is a seasoned litigator with particular experience in complex insurance and reinsurance disputes.
Michael Goldman co-heads the firm's global insurance and financial services group and is considered a market-leading expert in insurance-related transactions and regulatory matters.
Sean Keyvan represents clients in the insurance and financial services industries in complex matters relating to mergers, acquisitions, sales and enterprise formations.
Michael Pinsel's respected insurance practice frequently includes the counseling of insurance, reinsurance and financial advisory companies in transactional and regulatory matters.
"Michael is practical, informed and creative with solutions."
Perry Shwachman is frequently called upon by insurance industry and other corporate clients for representation in high-value transactions.
"Perry is an extension of the deal team. He thinks like an investor and provides advice and engages in debate accordingly."
Amanda Todd is increasingly sought after by clients, particularly in the life insurance sector, for her expertise in note programs and reinsurance transactions.
"Amanda makes a great effort to understand her clients. As a result, she makes herself an integral part of the team."
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