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A&O Shearman fields a strong offering with expertise in regulatory issues, including solvency and governance work, and strength in contentious mandates and a proven track in insurance M&A. Experienced litigator Tom Schoors co-heads the practice; his varied caseload includes acting for insurance companies in post-M&A cases. Sylvia Kierszenbaum completes the leadership team and is well placed to advise international and domestic insurance companies on the regulation of insurance activities. Christian Bayart advises on the insurance aspects of employee benefits, while Niels De Waele counts prudential regulations and conduct of business rules among his areas of expertise.

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  • 'Niels De Waele: always very helpful and approachable.'
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Key clients

  • AG Insurance
  • Ageas
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Work highlights

  • Assisted life insurance group Athora with the acquisition of a life insurance portfolio from NN Insurance – a deal involving €3.3bn of assets under management.
  • Acted for the arrangers in connection with the issuance of bonds by the Belgian insurance company Ethias.
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