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Combining strong regulatory nous with superb transactional skills, and also able to leverage the expertise of practitioners in other key financial centres, including New York and London, the 'lean but effective' team at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP provides 'practical advice' to insurance companies on M&A and capital markets work in the sector. 'Outstanding' team head Edwin Northover has 'good commercial sense' which he effectively deploys on many high-profile deals, including his work for Sun Life in connection with its Series B2 follow-on investment in Bowtie Life Insurance Company. The 'very analytical' Jan Buschmann has deep insurance and reinsurance regulatory knowledge which he implements to good effect in a standalone advisory capacity as well as in the context of M&A and commercial arrangements in the sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm has a strong M&A team focusing on the insurance sector. It is lean but effective and the work product is of a very high quality.'
- 'They have good commercial sense and provide practical advice.'
Key clients
- AIA
- Chubb
Work highlights
Advised Sun Life in connection with its Series B2 follow-on investment in Bowtie Life Insurance Company.
Advised AIA in connection with its $1bn offering of 5.375% subordinated dated securities due 2034.