The team at Pérez-Llorca is highly experienced in corporate transactions within the insurance sector and provides comprehensive regulatory advice on insurance and reinsurance matters. The practice also possesses strong expertise in insurance disputes, including those concerning product liability, coverage issues, and claims litigation and arbitration. Joaquín Ruiz Echauri steers the practice and specialises in insurance M&A deals, bancassurance partnerships, portfolio transfers, and corporate reorganisations. In addition, he regularly advises on insurance product development, contract interpretation and distribution strategies. Additional key contacts include Rafael Fernández, Felipe Vázquez and Jesús Almarcha, all of whom add regulatory and transactional expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Today, the Perez Llorca team comprises top-tier lawyers specializing in all aspects of insurance, regulatory matters, claims, and M&A transactions, unlike other firms that do not cover these three areas. This makes them unique in the market.’
- ‘Felipe Vázquez is the best M&A lawyer in the market, possessing unparalleled knowledge of the various transactions involving both insurers and brokers, and a firm grasping the key elements of each deal. Joaquín Ruiz Echauri navigates the market like no other, gaining firsthand access to crucial information before anyone else. This combination makes them the most powerful firm in the sector, giving them a significant advantage over their competitors.’
- ‘The best team currently on the market in the area of transactional insurance. We work with many firms and can confidently say that they offer the best service and are the most reliable, as they have specialists in various areas coordinated by the insurance team who assist us efficiently in all transactions, both technically and in terms of urgency.'
- ‘Rafael Fernández stands out for his extensive technical knowledge of Insurance and Reinsurance, as well as many other areas related to M&A operations, which he coordinates with the various teams. In addition to his technical expertise, he perfectly understands our business and is able to offer us diverse solutions depending on our needs. Clearly the best lawyer in the practice.'
- ‘The team provides comprehensive advice to all areas within the insurance sector, including M&A, litigation, and regulatory. It is the largest and most professional team we have worked with for years.’
- ‘They handle any matter through specialists in insurance law. Our main contacts are Joaquin Ruiz and Rafael Fernandez. Luis María Gonzalez is a key associate.’
- ‘An exceptional dedication that is accompanied by exceptional knowledge.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Allianz
- Axa
- PIB Group
- Everest
- Airbnb
- Liberty
- Markel
- Santalucía
- Prima Assicurazioni
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Catalana Occidente on the set-up of a long-term exclusive insurance distribution partnership with MasOrange in Spain.
Advising PIB Group on its competitive sale process, which involves several bidders, with the Arthur Gallagher group most likely to become the selected bidder.
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Practice head
Joaquín Ruiz Echauri
Other key lawyers
Rafael Fernández; Felipe Vázquez; Jesús Almarcha; Luis María González