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Michael R Halsband

Michael R Halsband

USA 2026

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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

New York

7 years ranked

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

USA - Nationwide

5 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Partner Michael R. Halsband has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, including in investment banking and capital markets. He is the global leader of the Firm’s Insurance Transactions and Regulation Group.

His wide-ranging experience includes insurance broker and carrier M&A, new company formation, capital raises and new product development (principally for InsurTech startups); complex structured (re)insurance transactions; insurance-linked securities (ILS); distressed portfolio run-off administration and general corporate insurance regulatory matters.

His broad industry knowledge comes from his experience as an executive and investment banker spearheading key business initiatives at Sirius Group, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and Alea Group.

Over the course of his career, Michael has built an innovative transactional practice and is valued by clients as much for his guidance on legal issues as his pragmatic and effective business acumen.

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - New York

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Global leader of McDermott Will & Emery's insurance transactions and regulation group, Michael Halsband has over 30 years of experience in the field. He offers broad expertise in the transactional insurance space, frequently advising on matters including capital raises and M&A.
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Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Michael Halsband is the global leader of McDermott's insurance transactions and regulation group. He is well placed to advise on both insurance and reinsurance transactions.

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Strengths

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  • Michael has deep knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance regulatory requirements, as well as other relevant transactional experience. He is incredibly responsive and commercial and knows how to get deals done.

    Insurance: Transactional & RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA

  • Michael is a very strong advocate with a unique blend of prudence and creativity.

    Insurance: Transactional & RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA

  • Michael is extremely responsive, smart and a problem-solving attorney. He is creative and collaborative.

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