The ‘very responsive’ practice at Simont Braun advises insurance clients across a wide range of matters, focusing on regulatory, tax, and M&A related issues. The team is particularly adept at handling litigation related to life insurance. Practice head Philippe De Prez is ’readily available and responsive’, with extensive knowledge of FinTech and financial services. Also at leadership level is Thomas Derval, with experience assisting clients in complex insurance litigation claims. Rafaël Jafferali is key to the team, specialising in cross-border insurance disputes.
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‘Our office is located overseas and we speak only English. The team at Simont Braun was very responsive, able to understand our unique position within the insurance market, and timely guided us through the process of establishing business operations in Brussels. We spoke with another law firm that was unable to move as quickly or provide the experienced guidance on what we should expect that Simont Braun could.’
‘Thomas Derval drafted informative, clear, and concise instructions and insight for what we needed to know in a timely manner. Philippe De Pez was readily available and responsive, as we fought against time zone changes, and a quick deadline to establish our business.’
‘Thomas Derval was very dedicated to our case. Thomas and his team were creative problem solvers. They were thorough with the handling of numerous shared documents.’
Key clients
- Cofidis
- NewB
- Aion Bank
- La Mondiale Europartner
- TCA Assurances
- Test Achats
Work highlights
- Assisted NewB in setting up the first Belgian bank and insurance project with an innovative sustainable and ethical model.
- Assisting Aion Bank, Belgium's first next generation digital bank, with the launch of a complete offer of new products and services.
- Assisted the US-based International Sureties group with its registration as a Belgian insurance intermediary and with passporting its activities across the entire European Economic Area.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Thomas Derval; Philippe De Prez
Other key lawyers
Rafaël Jafferali