Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer

Alexander Dye is cochair of the insurance transactional and regulatory practice group. He is widely considered a market leader for corporate and transactional work within the insurance industry and is a top choice for M&A and capital markets transactions.

Michael Groll has extensive experience in guiding leading reinsurers and insurers through significant transactions. He frequently assists clients with matters such as corporate ventures and securities offerings.

John Schwolsky cochairs the group's insurance transactional and regulatory group and brings a wealth of experience in all forms of transactions, securities and debt matters related to the insurance industry. His expertise covers M&A and demutualization transactions.

"He is highly experienced, an excellent negotiator and as responsive and client service-oriented as any lawyer I have worked with."

"John is a terrific lawyer and gifted at understanding risk metrics."

Mitchell Auslander represents a diverse client roster from all corners of the insurance industry, with particular expertise in advising brokers. He regularly represents clients in significant coverage disputes and other insurance-related litigation.

Allison Tam frequently advises insurance industry clients on the regulatory aspects of complex and high-value transactions as part of a broader transactional practice. She handles both domestic and international matters.

"Allison is very sharp."

Christopher St. Jeanos is relied upon by global insurance brokers for representation in high-profile disputes. He often works on matters pertaining to alleged asbestos exposure, property loss claims and reinsurance matters.

"Chris has helped on various complex issues and always provides balanced, business-minded counsel."

"He is a very sophisticated insurance coverage litigator."

David Luce is retained by international insurers for strategic transactional and regulatory advice. He advises on matters including insurance-related M&A and securities offerings.

"David is a great lawyer who is very responsive and highly intelligent."

Elizabeth Bannigan is sought after for her transactional and reinsurance expertise, regularly working with major insurers on multibillion-dollar deals.

"Elizabeth has a ton of experience and a deep understanding of financial as well as legal issues."

"She has an efficient way of negotiating and advising us through complexities, helping to simplify difficult issues you need to wrap your head around."

Vladimir Nicenko maintains a focus on insurance-related transactions, capital markets and financial products matters. He also has considerable expertise in longevity reinsurance transactions.

Matthew Gaul advises clients in the insurance and financial sectors on a range of regulatory issues. He also handles transactional matters.

"He's very practical and understanding of business considerations."

Prakash Paran is highlighted for his proficient handling of transactional matters. His expertise covers M&A and joint venture agreements, among other mandates.

"Prakash was able to guide us through difficult negotiations and achieve an excellent outcome."

Benjamin Nixon cochairs the firm's insurance capital markets group and is well known for his transactional expertise.

"Ben is one of most technically accomplished lawyers I've worked with."