Fielding a team that is ‘characterised by a pragmatic approach’, DLA Piper is active in advising on insurance regulatory matters, including those tied to various business lines, and also assisting clients with the launch of novel products. Practice head Luc Bigel is recognised for his expertise in insurance regulatory matters, litigation and transactional work, with a particular focus on W&I, reinsurance and product distribution mandates. Hamza Akli provides support with regard to regulatory frameworks, product design and emerging litigation risks. Vonnick Le Guillou retired in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is available and responsive. They have a pragmatic approach and always try to find the best solution.’
- ‘The team is very complementary and readily available. It's a pleasure to work with them. They also have excellent knowledge of the market and regulations.’
- ‘A responsive, solid and friendly team. Their opinions are often clear, well-reasoned, pragmatic and therefore easily usable by both the legal and business teams.’
- ‘Luc Bigel, Hamza Akli and their team are a well-oiled machine. Their reviews are insightful and presented clearly and concisely.’
- ‘When you contact the insurance team at DLA Piper, you're not really looking for innovation; however, the quality of service provided perfectly meets the expectations of a legal department. Reliability and availability are the key skills you expect from a law firm, and DLA Piper delivers them perfectly.’
- 'A highly responsive team whose advice, characterised by a pragmatic approach, consistently delivers significant added value.'
- ‘Luc Bigel is a key player in the insurance sector in France and internationally. He forms a remarkably effective partnership with Hamza Akli.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Allianz France
- Allianz Global Corporate Solutions
- Aon
- AXA Climate
- AXA SA
- AXA France
- AXA Partners
- Beazley
- Chubb
- CNP Assurances
- Crédit Agricole Assurances
- Crédit Suisse
- Euclid Transactional
- Generali
- HDI Global
- La Mondiale Europartner
- Lombard International Assurances
- MAIF
- Marsh
Work highlights
Advised a consortium of life insurers on the legal implications of new French legislation and it's impact on life insurance products in the Luxembourg market.
Advised Edmond de Rothschild Assurance & Conseil on legal and regulatory matters relating to its cross-border life insurance and wealth structuring activities within the EU.
Advised the Compre Group on the acquisition of several medical malpractice insurance portfolios.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Luc Bigel
Other key lawyers
Hamza Akli