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Rajab S Abbassi

Rajab S Abbassi

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Rajab Abbassi is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and a member of the Financial Institutions and Insurance Transactions & Regulatory Practice Groups. Rajab’s practice focuses on corporate transactions in the insurance industry, and he has advised on many of the most significant transactions in the industry over the last 20 years. He regularly advises on mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance transactions, joint venture transactions and strategic investments, as well as securities offerings and other corporate transactions. Rajab also frequently counsels boards of directors and senior management on strategic and governance matters.

Personal

JD, Fordham University School of Law (cum laude), 2004. BA, Rutgers College, 2000.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - New York

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Rajab Abbassi exhibits strength in complex transactions within the insurance industry, including sales, acquisitions and investments. He often advises clients on cross-border matters.

Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Rajab Abbassi of Kirkland & Ellis is a highly regarded transactional attorney in the insurance industry, with experience acting on both domestic and cross-border matters. He is sought after to handle sales, acquisitions and financings on behalf of insurance and reinsurance companies, investment firms and other clients.

Strengths

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  • Rajab is talented and an excellent communicator. He knows what we are looking for and delivers on those requirements.

    Insurance: Transactional & RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Rajab is extremely clever, clear and knows the market. He is a strong all-around lawyer and very collaborative.

    Insurance: Transactional & RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Rajab is very commercial, solutions-oriented and pragmatic.

    Insurance: Transactional & RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA

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