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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - New York

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell is well equipped to handle significant M&A in the insurance space, with complementary strengths in capital markets and private equity matters. The team possesses a range of regulatory expertise in the financial sector, including a thorough understanding of the SEC as well as in state, federal and international insurance regulation. In addition, it has a broad industry client base which includes life and financial guaranty insurers and demonstrates considerable expertise in healthcare matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP advised Lincoln National Corporation on transactions to extend and increase its contingent liquidity facility, including the issuance of $500 million in pre‑capitalized trust securities.

Strengths

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  • The firm is extremely knowledgeable, tactical in how it works with regulators and thoughtful in resolving complex legal issues.

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  • The Sullivan & Cromwell team is extremely good and has a high level of technical capability. They are very efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marion Leydier
    Marion Leydier

    Marion Leydier

    Marion Leydier advises clients on insurance M&A transactions, with additional expertise in regulatory matters. She is cohead of the firm's insurance practice.

    • Marion has the ability to seamlessly advise us on a practical level. She is really good at implementing things every step of the way from inception to closing.

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    • Marion has very strong insurance regulatory expertise and a client-oriented approach.

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