Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP fields an exceptionally talented transactional practice with high caliber regulatory experts among its ranks, offering its enviable roster of clients a comprehensive range of advice. It is highly experienced in the life and health spheres, has notable expertise in specialty lines and is known for its ability to handle headline-grabbing M&A deals as well as alternative risk transfer solutions and capital markets transactions. The team has particular expertise in advising on catastrophic bond matters and offers notable experience on major international deals, including matters involving London and Bermuda.
Work Highlights
- Willkie advised Orange Insurance Exchange, a reciprocal insurer, on its formation and launch in the Florida property insurance market.
Strengths
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"Willkie Farr is able to understand and advise upon complex matters in a user-friendly, pragmatic and timely manner."
"Willkie Farr's ability is, in my experience, unrivaled. No matter how complex the matter, I believe that we are in very capable hands."
"They consistently provide thoughtful and impactful counsel on complex insurance regulatory matters that is tailored to the needs of our business."
"Willkie Farr is able to understand and advise upon complex matters in a user-friendly, pragmatic and timely manner."
"Willkie Farr's ability is, in my experience, unrivaled. No matter how complex the matter, I believe that we are in very capable hands."
"They consistently provide thoughtful and impactful counsel on complex insurance regulatory matters that is tailored to the needs of our business."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Dye is held in high regard by peers and clients alike for his expertise in high value mergers and acquisitions. He also offers significant experience advising issuers and underwriters on financing matters, and serves as cochair of Willkie Farr & Gallagher's insurance transactional and regulatory practice.
"I have a lot of respect for him."
Michael Groll maintains a broad transactional insurance practice, including advising clients on mergers and acquisitions as well as public and private securities offerings. He often represents insurance companies, underwriters and investment banks as well as investors.
"There is no one better at leading a team and ensuring we have what we need and the right attorneys are assigned to the matter."
John Schwolsky wins marketwide recognition for his expertise in insurance M&A and securities offerings, representing both issuers and underwriters.
"John is very hands on and knows the space and the issues well."
"He is experienced, top tier and as smart as they come."
"He is highly experienced, an excellent negotiator and as responsive and client service-oriented as any lawyer I have worked with."
Kara Baysinger comes recommended for her significant expertise advising on regulatory issues. She cochairs Willkie Farr & Gallagher's insurance regulatory and insurtech groups.
"She's a great advocate who is very knowledgeable."
"Kara is thoughtful and provides practical advice. She leverages her deep knowledge and relationships with regulators."
Allison Tam is highly sought after by insurance industry clients to advise on regulatory matters in the context of complex transactions, with expertise assisting with domestic and international mandates.
"Allison is very sharp."
David Luce is sought after by insurers and financial services clients for his expertise in M&A, stock offerings and investments.
"David is a great lawyer who is very responsive and highly intelligent."
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