Insurance - Spain
What the Team is Known For
Ashurst is highly distinguished for its wide-ranging skills in the insurance sector, including M&A involving insurance and reinsurance companies. The practice benefits from close ties to leading international insurers and asset management firms. The insurance team regularly collaborates with a strong tax department to provide multidisciplinary transactional advice. Its lawyers have considerable experience in the negotiation, development and termination of bancassurance agreements. It also assists with the drafting of buy or sell-side warranty and indemnity insurance policies in support of corporate or real estate transactions, including advisory work on the distribution of insurance products.
Strengths
"They have provided us with advice on a highly complex legal issue and their advice has been excellent. The team has in-depth knowledge of the insurance sector, both in the legal and business aspects. Their extensive experience in advising on this type of transaction and their understanding of the insurance business are evident."
Work Highlights
Ashurst assisted Mediterráneo Vida with its acquisition of CNP Partners, a Spanish insurance company owned by an investment fund.
Notable practitioners
Pedro Ester is a key contact for clients.
