Resolution Life’s debut listed bond issuance of USD500 million tier 2 notes

The notes qualify as Tier 2 regulatory capital in Bermuda and are admitted to trading on the International Securities Market of the London Stock Exchange. The issuance was the first ever listed debt issuance by Resolution Life, a global life insurance group.

Tom Grant, A&O Shearman partner, said: “This transaction is a great example of our ability to utilize our international insurance regulatory capital expertise to enable our clients to deliver this deal.”

The A&O Shearman team advising the joint lead managers was led by Tom Grant along with Sakhi Shah, associate, David Brian, senior associate and Asfia Mohsin, trainee. The team advising the trustee was Luke Lewis, partner, Leo Hodges, associate, and Adetolani Akintunde, trainee.