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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- ‘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.’
- ‘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.’
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 Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Belfius Bipar BDB Europe Bpost NV Brokers in Excellence Chubb Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe Cigna Europe Insurance Company (Europe) SA Companjon Credendo DKV Belgium Dual International Limited Edmond de Rothschild ERGO Insurance Erik De Voogd Enstar (EU) Ltd Europaeiske Rejseforsikring A/S Euroclear NV FM Global Fortegra Europe Insurance Company SE Gothaer Allgemeine Versicherung HDI Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd ING Belgium KBC Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE Lombard International Assurance SA Lloyd's Market Association Marsh Belgium NV Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc Mercer (Belgium) SA Michelin Mithras Underwriting Europe MS Amlin Insurance SE Mutuelle d’Assurances des Instituteurs de France Patronale Life PetExpert REEL Europe RSA Ryan Specialty Qover NV Securex Society of Lloyd’s Standard de Liège SA Starstone Insurance SE Swiss Life Luxembourg SA Tokio Marine Transact Risk Partners VALE Insurance Partners Europe B.V. Volvo Personvagnar AB Wealins SA Zurich Global Ventures NV Zurich Insurance Company ltd Zurich Insurance Europe AG Zurich Insurance plc
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