With a dedicated sector-focused practice led by Pierre-Michaël de Waersegger which is also able to draw upon broader expertise across the firm’s full-service offering, Arendt & Medernach is a very popular choice to advise both life insurance and non-life insurance entities across the full scope of their regulatory, transactional and litigation needs. With a ‘strong industry focus’ and excellent connections with the insurance regulator, Emmanuelle Mousel often provides the regulatory overlay on complex strategic transactions in the sector, as well as developing a strong practice in relation to ESG issues impacting insurers. Mousel also handles some contentious work, including as it relates to regulatory investigations, as does litigator Sandrine Margetidis-Sigwalt, who regularly advises on coverage disputes. Christian Point is also a key contact in relation to real estate-related insurance disputes, in particular.
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Testimonials
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- 'Emmanuelle Mousel is friendly and approachable, consistently available and quick to respond. She is deeply knowledgeable about the insurance sector, and brings added value to every discussion.'
- 'Emmanuelle Mousel - strong industry focus with insurance regulatory expertise and good connections with the Luxembourg insurance regulator.'
- 'Sandrine Margetidis-Sigwalt is a key contact for insurance disputes.'
- 'The main strengt of Arendt's insurance department is that they are not only giving advice on the legal merits, but also understand the particular needs for insurance companies who mostly like to avoid legal disputes.'
- 'They are collaborative, and always think beyond the legal angle, considering the business impact too.'
Key clients
- AIG
- Baloise Group
- Barents Re Reinsurance Company, Inc.
- CattRe (Generali/Cattolica Group)
- CNA Hardy
- CNP Luxembourg (member of the CNP group)
- Convex Europe S.A.
- Crédit Agricole Life Insurance
- Edmond de Rothschild Group
- Foyer Group
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe
- MunichRe Group
Work highlights
Assisted AIG group with the structuring and implementation of the transfer of its personal travel insurance business to the Zurich group.
Assisted Blackstone group and the Lombard International Assurance group in the context of the acquisition of Lombard International Assurance group by the Utmost group.
Advised Allianz and a consortium on the acquisition of Viridium Group, including structuring and all Luxembourg legal aspects.
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Emmanuelle Mousel
Practice head
Pierre-Michaël de Waersegger
Other key lawyers
Christian Point; Emmanuelle Mousel; Sandrine Margetidis-Sigwalt