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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Skadden represents insurance and reinsurance companies and their financial advisors and underwriters in a wide variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private financings, restructurings and reorganizations globally. We also represent insurance and reinsurance companies in corporate litigation, as well as insurance coverage litigation, and provide a broad range of regulatory advice to insurance entities and their advisers. 

We were ranked in the top tier by U.S. News — Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2017 and among the top firms for insurance by Chambers USA 2017. Skadden was named the winner of the 2015 Legal 500 US Award for Insurance. We also were ranked in the top tier for deal value and number of deals among legal advisers representing insurance companies in M&A transactions in SNL Financial’s 2015 rankings.

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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Skadden fields a renowned M&A practice that also demonstrates regulatory strength, enabling it to oversee an impressive array of highly sophisticated transactions in the insurance industry. Bolstered by deep relationships with major financial institutions, it also manages company formations, restructurings, capital raising and reinsurance, and has notable expertise in the property, casualty, life and health spheres. The team handles complex international matters including those involving Europe, Bermuda and South America, and offers significant experience advising a wide range of clients including specialty insurers and reinsurance providers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden advised Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company on a $10 billion reinsurance transaction covering a block of US retail variable annuity liabilities with MetLife.

Strengths

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  • The team has deep knowledge of the market and the drivers and concerns of our industry. Their subject matter expertise is exceptional, and they are very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Todd E Freed
    Todd E Freed

    Todd E Freed

    Todd Freed leads Skadden's insurance M&A practice and is well respected for his expertise in a wide range of matters, including the formation of joint ventures and capital-raising transactions. His clients include bidders, target companies, private equity firms and investment banks.
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  • Elena Coyle
    Elena Coyle

    Elena Coyle

    Elena Coyle co-heads Skadden's insurance M&A and reinsurance practices, and is a recognized presence in the industry. She represents major insurers and investors in complex insurance and reinsurance transactions.

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