Covering the full scope of insurance matters, DLA Piper has handled numerous notable M&A deals in the sector, as well as work concerning bancassurance distribution models, cross-border projects, insurance technology, and outsourcing. Pierre Berger, co-head, advises Belgian and foreign multinationals on complex regulatory issues, insurance litigation matters, and fintech-related issues. Fellow co-head, Virginie Frémat, acts for insurers and corporate clients in complex disputes. Julie De Pauw is knowledgeable in cyber insurance, environmental liability, general liability, and professional liability insurance work. Alexander Hamels left for an in-house role in January 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Leading Corporate Insurance Practice in Belgium. Great experience with multi-jurisdictional transactions with substantial regulatory touch points.’
- ‘DLA Piper Belgium perfectly masters the insurance environment in Belgium.’
- ‘Pierre Berger is very proactive, listens to our needs and answers in a pragmatic and accurate way.’
- ‘Pierre Berger and Virginie Fermat have excellent teams and are leaders in the Belgian market for insurance work. Alexander Hamels is a stand out lawyer below partner level and definitely one to watch. A great insurance practice in the DLA Piper insurance sector network.’
Key clients
- AIG Europe SA
- Airbus
- Accenture
- Alan SA
- Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality SE
- Allianz Global Life DAC
- Amonis
- Aon Belgium BV
- Aviva
- Argenta Assuranties NV
- Arena NV
- Assuralia
- Athora Belgium NV
- Axa Belgium NV
- Axa Partners
- AXA XL Insurance Company
- Baloise Belgium NV
- Becobra
- Berkley Select
- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Work highlights
Provided regulatory and corporate advice to various insurance and insurance intermediary groups with internal restructurings and redomiciliations to Belgium, such as the redomiciliation of Fortegra and a Liechtenstein based insurer to Belgium, including obtaining an insurance license from the NBB, and the creation of a new company, a demerger and a cross-border merger for Marsh.
Advised leading global insurer Chubb in complex environmental liability disputes related to PFAS contamination.
Advised Brokers in Excellence, an investment fund of Baltisse, on multiple acquisitions in the insurance brokerage space, covering the full deal lifecycle, and Howden on the cross-border transfer of a reinsurance brokerage portfolio from Belgium to Luxembourg, involving complex regulatory, contractual, and operational aspects.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Julie De Pauw
Practice head
Pierre Berger; Virginie Frémat
Other key lawyers
Julie De Pauw