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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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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.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden represented Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (United Arab Emirates) in the acquisition of Truist's remaining stake in Truist Insurance Holdings by an investor group led by Stone Point Capital and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Strengths

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Skadden has a high level of competency across the board.

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The firm has a very strong reputation in the industry so people really respect them when they come to the table.

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They are always extremely responsive and able to drive to meet deal timelines.

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Skadden's client service, responsiveness and pragmatic advice are best in class.

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Notable Practitioners

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Todd E Freed
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Todd E Freed
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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.

He values his clients and is always willing to roll up his sleeves with no task above or below his concern.

He is succinct, direct and commercial in his presentation of matters.

Todd has an immense amount of experience which allows him to deliver direct and timely advice on complex issues.

We have implicit trust in Todd, his judgement and his opinions.

He provides direct and practical advice and is responsive beyond belief.

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Elena Coyle
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Elena Coyle
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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.

Elena is market-savvy and knows how to get things done.

Elena is a trusted partner for advice on complex insurance transactions and regulatory matters.

She is incredibly knowledgeable about all commercial aspects of insurance.

She is extremely knowledgeable, hardworking and is a forceful and effective advocate for her clients.

Elena is exceptionally talented, practical and shows real care and concern for achieving the best outcome.

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