Insurance | Europe

Gide Loyrette Nouel is a first-class firm regularly acting in disputes between insurers and on behalf of the insured. The law firm advises on regulatory issues and handles M&A transactions in the insurance sector. The team represents French and international insurance companies in class actions as well as civil and criminal litigation. The lawyers are additionally able to assist with industrial risk matters and reviews of insurance policies.

HFW houses a top-tier practice with a strong track record of representing clients in disputes relating to damages claims, injury matters and product liability issues. The law firm handles policy coverage assessment, collective actions and the drafting and review of insurance policies. The team boasts experience in cross-border matters, with particular strength in the USA and Germany. The lawyers frequently handle claims in the manufacturing and technology sectors.

HMN & Partners has a top-tier team in the insurance market often advising on disputes. The law firm acts in civil and criminal claims, with experience in D&O liability, industrial and environmental risks and aviation cases. The team advises leading French and international insurance and reinsurance companies.

Dentons is a respected firm that advises a range of French and international insurance and reinsurance companies on advisory and regulatory matters as well as litigation. The lawyers are routinely sought out to assist with coverage issues, policy implementation and claims relating to business interruption, damages and liability. The team is well equipped to handle cross-border mandates and offers advice to policyholders. Its client roster includes companies from the hospitality and transportation sectors.

Ormen Passemard - ORPA Legal's domestic team of lawyers is well regarded for its work in commercial litigation, boasting a wealth of experience in insurance law. The law firm is mandated on contentious issues regarding fraud, industrial risk and financial lines. The lawyers are frequently instructed by prominent insurers and banks as well as clients from the manufacturing and technology sectors. The law firm also handles product liability-related matters and assists with D&O insurance policies.

DLA Piper is regularly called upon by insurers to assist with regulatory and transactional mandates, including the review of insurance policies, distribution schemes and M&A transactions. The team also handles product and civil liability, coverage disputes and insurance litigation.

Hogan Lovells handles significant cases for multinational corporations and cooperates with an extended international team. The law firm is adept at providing regulatory advice in addition to assisting insurance clients with transactional matters and corporate reorganisations. The lawyers act on the structuring and implementation of reinsurance schemes. The team also has expertise that extends to health and life insurance matters.

PBA Legal is a boutique insurance firm with a solid presence in the market, especially in representing insurance companies in contentious matters. The law firm handles industrial risk mandates, as well as product and professional liability cases. The lawyers possess expertise in insurance matters across a wide range of sectors including construction, energy and manufacturing.

Raffin & Associés is a boutique firm specialising in claims. The lawyers are experienced in matters relating to construction and industrial risks. The law firm assists with the drawing up of insurance policies and acts on regulatory mandates. The team also advises on claims arising from accidents.

Squire Patton Boggs counts leading insurance companies among its client roster, and assists with a range of advisory and litigious insurance mandates. The lawyers leverage their experience to advise on coverage disputes, environmental and industrial risk claims, product liability cases and construction mandates. The team is particularly active in the energy and natural resources sector.