INSURANCE & REINSURANCE SERVICES
Insurance & reinsurance services
Part of the regulatory and compliance team, our insurance and reinsurance services team has extensive experience assisting local and international insurers, reinsurers and intermediaries across the full spectrum of their activities.
Why Our Insurance Team
Market-focused regulatory, transactional and supervisory expertise for insurance and reinsurance clients.
Sector-Focused Expertise
Extensive experience assisting insurers, reinsurers and intermediaries across regulatory, transactional and contentious matters.
Regulatory & Supervisory Support
Hands-on assistance for inspections, solvency, AML, change of control and regulatory sanctions.
Cross-Border Capacity
Proven track record on domestic and cross-border M&A, portfolio transfers and international private law issues.
Leading Insurance & Reinsurance Team
At the forefront of market developments, we support clients on complex insurance projects including domestic and cross-border M&A and change of control processes.
Our clients
Our clients include the largest domestic and international insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as insurance intermediaries.
Our experts support clients with complex insurance and reinsurance projects and have a proven track record in assisting with domestic and cross-border M&A, including major change of control applications.
Our services
Our insurance and reinsurance team advises clients on the full spectrum of areas in the field, including:
License applications
Exercise of European cross-border passporting rights
Acquisitions and disposals of qualifying holdings in the insurance and reinsurance sector (including change of control processes)
Mergers and acquisitions and reorganisation of insurance and reinsurance institutions (including through portfolio transfers)
Qualification of insurance, reinsurance and intermediation activities
Full spectrum of regulatory and compliance matters (including cross-border IDD, solvency, AML)
Cross-border international private law
Insurance litigation and mediation procedures
EMIR
Professional secrecy
Outsourcing projects
On- and off-site inspections from authorities (including AML, IDD, solvency)
Regulatory sanctions procedures
Reviewing and drafting of contractual documentation (including general terms and conditions, brokerage agreements, reinsurance agreements)
Advising on compliance with sustainable finance regulation
Latest insights & Work Highlights
Events, publications and representative mandates from our insurance practice.
Regulatory Insights Series 2025 — 24.06.2025
FiDA proposal transforming open banking to open finance — Posted 29.04.2025
Etude Breininger Regulatory London CRD VI roundtable — 27.03.2025
We combine sector knowledge with regulatory and transactional experience to support insurance market participants.
TESTIMONIALS
What Others Say About Us
Recognition from leading directories and clients.
They have outstanding knowledge of banking law, are extremely responsive and have a strong commitment to customer service.
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They consistently go above and beyond to understand our business and provide tailored legal solutions that align perfectly with our goals.
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They don’t just provide legal advice; they become an integral part of our team, always ready to support us with strategic insights and practical solutions.
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Industry Recognition
Legal 500 2025 - Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
"Exceptional expertise, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in our industry."
Chambers Global 2024 - Banking and Finance
"The team consists of specialised lawyers who can cover all areas of law and have a specialist with experience for every case."
Chambers Europe 2023 - Banking and Finance
"The whole team is very experienced and smart, finding intelligent solutions when handling complex matters."
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