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What the Team is Known For

The preeminent transactional practice at Willkie Farr & Gallagher specializes in complex M&A on behalf of the world's largest insurers and reinsurers. It also has standout experience in a vast array of regulatory and corporate insurance work and offers a robust disputes practice, primarily focused on broker representation but also including regular work defending insurers. The team is frequently retained on high-value securities offerings, acting for underwriters and issuers.

Work Highlights

  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised Arch Insurance on its $450 million acquisition of Allianz’s U.S. MidCorp and entertainment insurance businesses.

Strengths

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They are creative, solution-oriented problem solvers.

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The team is extremely responsive and provides really actionable advice.

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Willkie's insurance practice handles the most complex and sophisticated matters and makes them look easy.

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They are unquestionably always my first choice for my most important matters. 

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They are super plugged in and know the market extremely well.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexander M Dye
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Alexander M Dye
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Senior Statespeople
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.

Alexander's substantive capabilities, service ethic, collegiality and effectiveness as a strategic adviser are second to none.

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Michael Groll
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Michael Groll
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Senior Statespeople
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.

Michael knows the intricacies of our business and industry, and is a trusted partner and adviser.

Michael is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and draws in other expertise, as necessary, to ensure matters are addressed from multiple angles.

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John Schwolsky
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John Schwolsky
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Band 1
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.

John is certainly a world leader in his industry expertise, strategic sophistication, technical capabilities and commercial effectiveness.

He has an extremely broad and deep expertise across so many different areas. 

John is an extraordinary lawyer, with an outstanding commitment to client service and high quality legal work.

John is a market leader with very strong client relationships.

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Christopher St. Jeanos
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Christopher St. Jeanos
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Band 2
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.

He is excellent - very smart and experienced. 

Christopher is a great trial lawyer.

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Mitchell J Auslander
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Mitchell J Auslander
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Band 2
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.

A fantastic lawyer.

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Allison Tam
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Allison Tam
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Band 3
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.

She is so knowledgeable on complex and high-value work and is a delight to work with.

She is a really good, practical attorney.

Allison is a really good, practical attorney. We're able to have a conversation with her.

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David Luce
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David Luce
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Band 3
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.

He is a very good and very smart attorney.

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Elizabeth Bannigan
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Elizabeth Bannigan
3
Band 3
Elizabeth Bannigan is sought after for her transactional and reinsurance expertise, regularly working with major insurers on multibillion-dollar deals.

She is super commercial and I like her a lot. She's a strong practitioner with a strong skillset.

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Vladimir Nicenko
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Vladimir Nicenko
3
Band 3
Vladimir Nicenko maintains a focus on insurance-related transactions, capital markets and financial products matters. He also has considerable expertise in longevity reinsurance transactions.
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Benjamin Nixon
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Benjamin Nixon
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Band 4
Benjamin Nixon cochairs the firm's insurance capital markets group and is well known for his transactional expertise.
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Prakash Paran
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Prakash Paran
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Band 4
Prakash Paran is highlighted for his proficient handling of transactional matters. His expertise covers M&A and joint venture agreements, among other mandates.

He is a strong operator.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Christopher St. Jeanos
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Christopher St. Jeanos
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Band 2
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Mitchell J Auslander
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Mitchell J Auslander
2
Band 2
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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
Alexander M Dye
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Alexander M Dye
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Senior Statespeople
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Michael Groll
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Michael Groll
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Senior Statespeople
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John Schwolsky
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John Schwolsky
1
Band 1
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Allison Tam
3
Allison Tam
3
Band 3
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David Luce
3
David Luce
3
Band 3
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Elizabeth Bannigan
3
Elizabeth Bannigan
3
Band 3
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Vladimir Nicenko
3
Vladimir Nicenko
3
Band 3
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Benjamin Nixon
4
Benjamin Nixon
4
Band 4
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Prakash Paran
4
Prakash Paran
4
Band 4
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