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Cuatrecasas

Insurance

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Cuatrecasas

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Insurance - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas' legal team handles a range of mandates spanning corporate transactions, acquisitions and mergers as well as regulatory matters. The law firm is recognised for its strength in contentious and non-contentious tax matters relating to major insurance and reinsurance entities. Its lawyers are also experienced in negotiating bancassurance agreements. The team draws on a market-leading transactional practice and wider multidisciplinary capabilities to advise clients such as domestic insurers, lenders, brokers, manufacturers and credit agencies.

Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas advised OCCIDENT and its shareholder, INOCSA, on a voluntary public tender offer valued at EUR2.27 billion.

Strengths

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  • I would highlight, primarily, the firm's exhaustive knowledge of both the regulations that affect insurance entities and of the Spanish regulator.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • The department stands out for its availability and commitment: it always finds the time to meet our needs. It is known for its flexibility and for offering practical advice and applicable solutions.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • Cuatrecasas provides very high quality advice.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • Cuatrecasas provides great rigour and quality. We have a very fluid relationship and lots of trust.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • The firm is distinguished by its professionalism, seriousness, dedication and approachability.

    Insurance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ruth Duque
    Band 1Ruth Duque

    Ruth Duque

    Ruth Duque is esteemed for her advice on regulatory matters, tax, insurance product design and distribution, cyber protection and corporate restructuring. She has a wealth of experience advising both banks and insurance companies.
    • Ruth has demonstrated exceptional performance in the tasks entrusted to her, combining legal rigour, commitment, and proactivity, making her a benchmark of excellence for future advice.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Ruth Duque is a fantastic lawyer.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Ruth and her team are fantastic, really well-trained, really clear and really didactic, with great knowledge and lots of familiarity and accessibility.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Ruth Duque is an excellent lawyer. She combines outstanding technical knowledge with a deep understanding of the insurance sector, resulting in invaluable advice.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Ruth is the best, without a doubt, in every aspect.

      Insurance respondentEurope
  • Band 4Carlos Bonhome
    Band 4Carlos Bonhome

    Carlos Bonhome

    Carlos Bonhome advises insurers and banks on regulatory issues and the distribution of insurance and bancassurance products, as well as joint ventures.

    • Carlos Bonhome is an excellent professional.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Carlos provided accurate and proactive advice, resolving some really contentious issues.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Carlos is a very good project coordinator and has a great work capacity.

      Insurance respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchAmara Odériz
    Associates to watchAmara Odériz

    Amara Odériz

    Associate-to-watch Amara Odériz advises domestic and international insurers on regulatory matters, M&A and corporate restructuring. She assists with bancassurance and D&O mandates as well, with a breadth of experience handling cross-border matters.

    • Amara Odériz has gotten a 10 out of 10 from me in every one of her performances.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Amara is a very good associate. She is very involved and commercially capable.

      Insurance respondentEurope

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