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Eric Dinallo Returns to Debevoise to Chair Insurance Regulatory Practice

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Lunedì, Marzo 9, 2020
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NEW YORK, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced that Eric Dinallo has returned to Debevoise to chair its Insurance Regulatory Practice and join its Financial Institutions and White Collar & Regulatory Defense Groups.A broad gauged financial services lawyer, Eric will focus on developing and executing regulatory strategies for clients involved in transactions in the insurance sector, and counseling financial institutions, including banks and insurers, facing investigations or enforcement actions from insurance regulators, state attorneys general and prosecutors.

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  • NEW YORK, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced that Eric Dinallo has returned to Debevoise to chair its Insurance Regulatory Practice and join its Financial Institutions and White Collar & Regulatory Defense Groups.A broad gauged financial services lawyer, Eric will focus on developing and executing regulatory strategies for clients involved in transactions in the insurance sector, and counseling financial institutions, including banks and insurers, facing investigations or enforcement actions from insurance regulators, state attorneys general and prosecutors.
  • Prior to that, Mr. Dinallo was a partner in the Financial Institutions Group at Debevoise from 2010 until 2017.
  • "Eric has proven himself to be an outstanding practitioner, industry leader and a vibrant member of the Debevoise community, and we welcome his return to Debevoise."
  • Mr. Dinallo said, "Debevoise continues to offer the industry's premier practices for insurance and white collar clients, and is ideally suited to help financial institutions navigate the rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

Syncora Holdings Ltd. Announces Meeting Date and Record Date for 2019 General Meeting of Shareholders

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Giovedì, Febbraio 13, 2020
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syncora Holdings Ltd. (Syncora or Company) today announced that Syncoras 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 1 pm ET (the Annual General Meeting).

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  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syncora Holdings Ltd. (Syncora or Company) today announced that Syncoras 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 1 pm ET (the Annual General Meeting).
  • The meeting will be held at the offices of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY.
  • The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual General Meeting will be the close of business on February 20, 2020.
  • A proxy statement containing additional information will be sent to shareholders in advance of the Annual General Meeting.

Debevoise & Plimpton to Move New York Headquarters to The Spiral on Manhattan's West Side

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Martedì, Gennaio 7, 2020
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"As we close in on the ninetieth anniversary of our firm's founding in New York, we are excited about the opportunities for growth and innovation that our new home at The Spiral will provide.

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  • "As we close in on the ninetieth anniversary of our firm's founding in New York, we are excited about the opportunities for growth and innovation that our new home at The Spiral will provide.
  • Designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, The Spiral will feature a cascading series of landscaped terraces and hanging gardens as its signature element.
  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots.
  • We deliver effective solutions to our clients' most important legal challenges, applying clear commercial judgment and a distinctively collaborative approach.

Robert Fettman Joins Debevoise as Counsel in the Global Insurance Practice

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Lunedì, Novembre 4, 2019
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NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today that Robert Fettman has joined the firm's New York office as counsel in the global insurance practice.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today that Robert Fettman has joined the firm's New York office as counsel in the global insurance practice.
  • "The experience and capabilities he brings to Debevoise will significantly augment the services we provide across our diverse roster of insurance clients."
  • Prior to his arrival at Debevoise, Mr. Fettman was counsel in the insurance group at another international law firm.
  • Debevoise's global insurance practice brings decades of experience to the most complex insurance industry transactions, high-stakes disputes and challenging regulatory engagements.

Debevoise Secures Historic $6 Billion ICSID Award Against Pakistan

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Lunedì, Luglio 15, 2019
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With a combined total of $5.9 billion, it is the second largest ICSID award ever rendered.

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  • With a combined total of $5.9 billion, it is the second largest ICSID award ever rendered.
  • Pakistan first turned to the Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2012, asking it to void the underlying joint venture contract to avoid the arbitration.
  • Debevoise partner Donald Francis Donovan, who led the counsel team, comments:
    We are enormously pleased with this result.
  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective, and strong New York roots.

Debevoise Expands its Market-Leading Funds Group with New Partners Lorna Bowen, Justin Storms and Andrew Ford

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Martedì, Aprile 2, 2019
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP today announced that highly regarded funds lawyers Lorna Bowen, Justin Storms and Andrew Ford will be joining the firm's New York office as partners in the firm's Funds Group on April 15, 2019.

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  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP today announced that highly regarded funds lawyers Lorna Bowen, Justin Storms and Andrew Ford will be joining the firm's New York office as partners in the firm's Funds Group on April 15, 2019.
  • Debevoise is a recognized leader in the private funds industry.
  • Guided by a driving commitment to client service, the firm's Funds Group advises a global roster of fund sponsors and institutional investors across all major investment strategies.
  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots.

Ascensus and Owners Genstar Capital and Aquiline Capital Partners Welcome New Investors, Led by Atlas Merchant Capital LLC, to Ownership Group

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Martedì, Febbraio 19, 2019
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Led by Atlas Merchant Capital LLC, the new investors will acquire just under 25% of Ascensus.

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  • Led by Atlas Merchant Capital LLC, the new investors will acquire just under 25% of Ascensus.
  • Atlas Merchant Capital has deep operating and technical expertise within the financial services industry.
  • "We're extremely pleased that the Atlas investor group has chosen to invest in Ascensus," said Bob Guillocheau, chairman and chief executive officer of Ascensus.
  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP acted as legal counsel to Atlas Merchant Capital and Sidley Austin LLP acted as legal counsel to GIC.