Benefitting from the firm’s presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, the Paris team at DLA Piper remains a leader in the market, assisting major insurers (including Allianz Group, AXA Group, Tokio Marine, Generali, Zurich and AIG) involved in high-value, multi-jurisdictional insurance transactions. The team advises on matters ranging from tort and personal injury, product liability and property claims to casualty, cyber, trade credit and credit risk matters, and also handles civil and criminal pre-litigation, litigation and arbitration cases. International liability and aviation industry expert Vonnick Le Guillou and life and non-life insurance specialist Luc Bigel (who was promoted to partner in April 2022) head the team, supported by counsel Hamza Akli, who has expertise in issues of regulatory compliance.

The insurance practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. remains a leading force in the market, advising major insurers, operators in banking and finance, service providers, industrial groups and international law firms involved in high-value, cross-border transactions and complex litigation. Headed by insurance and reinsurance authority Richard Ghueldre (who brings over 25 years' experience in the practice area to the team) and Capucine Bernier (a specialist in civil liability, particularly non-life insurance disputes), the group has a comprehensive offering covering regulatory issues, insurance contract law, acquisitions, litigation and arbitration, accident management, and the establishment of insurance programmes and distribution schemes on a domestic and international level. Other key figures include counsel Charles-Eric Delamare-Deboutteville, a specialist in prudential regulation and insurance contracts, and associate Julie Brulé, who manages civil liability matters.

Backed by the full bench strength of the firm's global network, the Paris insurance team at HFW utilises its experience to advise major insurers (including Axa, Zurich and Generali), underwriters, policyholders, brokers and other intermediaries involved high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The group assists with matters ranging from industrial risks, product liability, professional indemnity and public liability to high-stakes litigation. Led by seasoned insurance litigator Pauline Arroyo, the other key figures in the team include Olivier Purcell (an experienced international arbitrator), industrial risks dispute specialist Guillaume Brajeux and Iris Vögeding (who has expertise in the transport, pharmaceuticals, food and energy sectors).

The insurance and reinsurance team at Squire Patton Boggs continues to be a key player in the practice area, employing the bench strength of its global network to advise major international insurance companies and middle-market European insurance companies on a diverse spectrum of matters. Headed by Paris office managing partner Carole Sportes (who specialises in aviation law and product liability litigation) and Valérie Ravit (an expert in environmental liability claims), the group provides a comprehensive service, which extends to regulatory compliance, reinsurance and policy review matters, and professional indemnity and coverage litigation. In addition, the team assists with handling serial losses for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

The veteran team at Paris independent law firm ADVANT Altana – which is part of the ADVANT association of European law firms – brings strength to advising major insurers (such as AXA and AIG), reinsurers, intermediaries and corporates on a wide range of matters across the practice area. Led by Gilles Gaillard (a cross-border transaction and regulated sector expert with over 20 years’ experience), Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy (who provides expertise in business litigation and pre-litigation) and Frédéric Manin (a specialist in competition and antitrust law), the group’s full offering in the insurance sector extends to class actions, arbitration and mediation, insurance products, regulatory compliance, civil liability and damages cases, cyber-risk and M&A.

The Paris insurance practice at Dentons leverages the strength of its global network, which spans six continents and over 80 countries, and the experience of its team to advise top insurers, reinsurers, brokers, financial institutions and clients in the construction, transport and energy sectors on high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters. The group represents clients in high-stakes litigation and arbitration, and also assists with the review of insurance programmes, warranties and indemnities, and claims management. Frédérique de La Chapelle (the head of the firm’s European insurance practice, who has over 25 years’ experience in the area) and Paris managing partner and seasoned insurance litigator Sévérine Hotellier lead the practice.

Powered by the deep bench strength of offices across the Americas and the Asia Pacific and EMEA regions, the Paris insurance team at Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP assists major insurers and reinsurers (including Aviva, Allianz, Zurich, AXA and Chubb) and financial institutions on a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters. Led by corporate insurance authority Sébastien Gros, the group advises clients on insurance products and licensing requirements, M&A, disposal of assets, joint ventures, group reorganisations, and portfolio and business transfers. Paris and London-based Sharon Lewis, who has a strong insurance securitisation practice, and counsel Ghina Farah, who specialises in matters involving e-money and payment institutions, are also names to note.

Backed by the strength of 72 offices worldwide, the Paris team of Kennedys takes a multidisciplinary approach to advising major insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers and policyholders on contentious and non-contentious matters, including coverage disputes, claims for physical damage and loss of income, recovery actions and professional liability cases. Paris office managing partner and co-founder, and insurance and reinsurance specialist Alexis Valençon has experience in litigation and arbitration. Aurélia Cadain provides expertise in transport litigation and product liability. Nicolas Bouckaert handles insurance matters in such sectors as aerospace, real estate, manufacturing and finance.

The insurance specialists in the Paris office of multinational law firm Signature Litigation AARPI have strength in advising insurers such as Allianz, QBE and Global Aerospace, financial institutions such as Société Générale, and corporates across the retail, mining and luxury goods sectors on a diverse spectrum of insurance matters. Led by founding partners Emmanuèle Lutfalla (an expert in insurance and reinsurance litigation and claims management) and Thomas Rouhette (who assists aviation industry clients with product liability and medical issues), the team offers a comprehensive service which extends to policy wording, coverage issues, industrial risk investigations, and high-value, cross-border claims related to environmental pollution and operating losses.

Backed by a global network spanning the Americas, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, the insurance group at the Paris office of Taylor Wessing employs its experience and expertise to assist major insurers and reinsurers (including Chubb, Zurich, Swiss Re, Generali and AIG) and household-name corporates with high-stakes claims across such industries as IT, aerospace, food, retail, chemicals and entertainment. The group also assists with product liability and business interruption claims, D&O liability, insurance matters in the marine sector and credit risks. The team is headed by Pierre-Olivier Leblanc, a specialist in professional indemnity claims, industrial risks and subrogation claims, and supported by cyber claim expert Marc Schuler.

Utilising the experience of its multidisciplinary team, the insurance practice at Paris law firm Alerion provides a comprehensive service to major insurance companies, brokers, and others insurance intermediaries and policyholders. Led by seasoned insurance litigator Philippe Mathurin, the team assists with risk management, the implementation and audit of insurance programmes, the implementation of insurance guarantees, online insurance and regulatory compliance. Nathalie Dupuy-Loup brings expertise in damage and liability insurance matters to the team. Partner Fahima Gasmi was promoted in May 2022.

A team of dedicated partners leads the insurance group at boutique Paris law firm Baro Alto, which advises insurance companies, intermediaries and insureds on a diverse spectrum of matters across the practice area. Géraldine Brasier Porterie advises industrial companies and luxury goods, banking and financial establishments, and assists with art collection and disaster insurance coverage, and product liability, construction law and D&O liability. Caroline Joly specialises in risk management and Pierrick Jupile-Boisverd has expertise in insurance arbitration.

Backed by the combined bench strength of 22 offices in 13 countries, the DS Avocats team in Paris advises French and international insurers and reinsurers (including Allianz and AXA XL), intermediaries, industrial groups and major corporates in the aviation sector (such as Air France) on a diverse spectrum of insurance matters. Headed by Safine Hadri, an expert in the management of industrial risk, and supported by coverage dispute specialist Benjamin Potier, the group assists with civil and product liability claims, regulatory compliance, and the development of policies and agreements, as well as complementary employee plans.

The dedicated industrial risk and environment group at independent Paris law firm Franklin advises insurers, as well as corporates in across the retail, luxury goods, and pharmaceuticals industries, with a client base that includes Carrefour, Group Casino and Kering. The practice also brings strength to the energy sector, assisting such key market players as Total Petrochemicals France with high-value damages claims related to fires and explosions. Headed by industrial and real estate project specialist Xavier Marchand and supported by associate Sarah Pezzana, who brings experience in the health sector to the table, the firm has a full-service offering which extends to crisis management, environmental disasters, business interruption, policy management and the management of compensation payments.

The multidisciplinary team at Paris-based law firm Herald Avocats brings strength to advising major insurers and intermediaries on health and life insurance cases, as well as on a wide range of matters across the practice area. Led by environmental expert Christophe Bourdel, insurance dispute resolution specialist Emmanuelle Cardon and experienced real estate litigator Pierre-Yves Rossignol, the group covers construction insurance and product liability, prudential regulations, and disputes between insurers and intermediaries. Bruno Quint retired from the firm in December 2022.

Dedicated dispute resolution boutique Laude Esquier Champey brings strength to representing insurers (such as AON and CNP Assurance) and insureds (across such sectors as construction, building materials, tourism, real estate, entertainment and manufacturing) involved in disputes and conflicts with regulatory authorities, as well as a broad span of issues across the practice area. Headed by life insurance expert Richard Esquier, the group has expertise in criminal investigations, policy analysis, Covid-19 operating losses, product liability, loss of profit insurance, and complex litigation and arbitration. In June 2022, Benoit Renard, Laetitia Arzel and Pauline Daraux were all promoted to counsel.

The insurance team at Paris law firm LPA-CGR avocats has experience in advising major insurers, underwriters and civil engineering, manufacturing, energy, water management and transport companies on a broad span of insurance matters. These range from policy drafting and distribution, risk management and claims analysis to insurance litigation and settlements. The multi-disciplinary practice features two dedicated sub-sections: industrial risks, led by experienced litigator Alexia Eskinazi, which tackles precautionary measures and proceedings related to damage and civil liability, and financial risks, led by professional liability expert Arnaud Molinier, which covers matters relating to the liability of financial institutions, regulated professions and directors. The team is supported by of counsel Gilles Gassenbach.

The insurance practice at the Paris office of Norton Rose Fulbright utilises the experience of its team to advise major banks, private equity firms, insurers and reinsurers on a wide spectrum of insurance issues, with a client base that includes BNP Paribas, Bridgepoint, Allianz and AIG. The group offers a full service, which extends to the structuring and setting-up of insurance entities (both insurance undertakings and mediation companies), regulatory permissions, outsourcing agreements and compliance reviews. Insurance sector expert Bénédicte Denis, who specialises in cross-border M&A, leads the team, with support from Christian Dargham, a specialist in alternative dispute resolution and arbitration.

Led by experienced insurance litigators Catherine Popineau-Dehaullon and Stéphane Lataste, the team at boutique Paris firm PBA LEGAL provides advice to major insurers and reinsurers (including Chubb, Allianz, Swiss Re and QBE) on a diverse spectrum of matters across the practice area. The group’s comprehensive service extends to regulatory compliance, coverage disputes, fraud-related litigation, product and industrial liability, arbitration, accidents and complex jurisdictional disputes.

Leveraging the experience of its team, the insurance group at Paris law firm Preel Hecquet Payet-Godel PHPG Avocats advises major insurers and policyholders operating in the industrial sector. The practice is headed by firm co-founders Françoise Hecquet and Jean-Baptiste Payet-Godel, who specialise in civil liability and construction matters, insurance and banking expert Charlotte Roger and Romain Bruillard, who coordinates training sessions offered by the firm.

The team at the Paris office of Stephenson Harwood employs the bench strength of eight offices across Asia, Europe and the Middle East to handle litigation proceedings for major insurance companies, overseas cargo carriers, maritime shipping companies and corporates across such sectors as mining, energy, chemicals and waste management, counting RSA and Maersk among its clients. Headed by Nicolas Demigneux, the group has expertise in professional and product liability matters.