Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP specialises in the transactional and regulatory aspects of insurance law, with an impressive recent caseload that includes advising on complex M&A, reorganisations and strategic partnerships involving leading insurance companies, in addition to regulatory and compliance issues relating to setting up new insurance businesses and the distribution of products. Practice head Sébastien Gros is frequently called upon by French and international financial services and insurance clients to handle significant transactions - including cross-border mandates - and regulatory matters. Ghina Farah is also a key name to note.
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‘The team, and especially Sébastien Gros and Ghina Farah, have an extremely quick turnaround time, providing detailed but also practical answers. Their industry knowledge is quite unique, especially for reinsurance matters.’
‘Sébastien Gros and Ghina Farah are always available, and very knowledgeable in (re)insurance matters, be it regulatory, corporate or transactional, providing precise advice. They are leading lawyers for (re)insurance matters.’
‘Technical excellence and thorough knowledge of the regulations and their practical applications.’
Key clients
- + Simple
- ACL Courtage (Grand Frais Group)
- Ag2R La Mondiale (Group and various affiliates)
- Allianz
- April
- Assurant (CWI Group)
- Assured Guaranty
- Aviva (Group and various affiliates)
- AXA (Group and various affiliates)
- Chubb
Work highlights
Advised +Simple, the leading French insurtech brokerage, in the context of the acquisition of Jurixis, a French leader in legal protection for professionals.
Advised Ardian on the due diligence, negotiation and signing of an agreement for the acquisition of Holding Orion and Pull CO, including their 39 French subsidiaries providing insurance financial services and insurance and banking brokerage services.
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.
Practice head
Sébastien Gros; Sharon Lewis
Other key lawyers
Ghina Farah