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ADVANT Altana

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ADVANT Altana‘s wide-ranging insurance practice spans contentious, regulatory and transactional matters. The team is particularly recognised for its expertise in M&A, regulatory issues and product distribution, but also handles large-scale litigation, with a client base that includes leading insurance and reinsurance companies and intermediaries. Its experienced leadership team is made up of Gilles Gaillard, who focuses on corporate, contractual and regulatory matters; Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy, a specialist in litigation, including claims relating to cyber risks, product liability and executive liability; and Frédéric Manin, who advises on competition issues in the insurance sphere.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very good service, very responsive and able to adapt to the context/client/file.’

  • ‘Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy stands out for her instincts in negotiation and her responsiveness.’

  • ‘Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy is extremely responsive and always considers the most appropriate solution for her clients, both legally and commercially.’

  • ‘Personalized case management and commitment.’

  • ‘We know Gilles Gaillard particularly well. He has a very efficient team.’

  • ‘The team has varied and expert skills, and great flexibility and accuracy in invoicing as well. Super availability and customer service.’

  • ‘Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy is brilliant, strategic, attentive and understands her clients.’

Key clients

  • AEMA (MACIF / AESIO)
  • AG2R LA MONDIALE
  • AIG
  • APPN
  • AXA
  • BNPP-CARDIF
  • CARDIF LUX
  • COVEA (MAAF ASSURANCES, MUTUELLES DU MANS ASSURANCES – MMA, GMF)
  • CREDENDO
  • GPSA

Work highlights

Advised MAAF Assurances (Covea Group) on the sale of its shareholding in CGI Bâtiment to its main shareholder, SMABTP, in a potential distressed situation which triggers special procedures under the supervision of the French insurance regulator (ACPR).
Advising and representing Cardif Assurance Vie in several cases regarding life insurance contracts and also insurance policies signed to guarantee the repayment of a loan.
Assisting MMA Vie Assurances Mutuelles in its capacity as a former board member of Crédit Martiniquais, which is being sued by the bank's liquidator.

Lawyers

Practice head

Gilles Gaillard; Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy; Frédéric Manin