The insurance department at Pestalozzi is active in advising clients on insurtech matters and innovative business models working towards digitalisation, such as the legal implications of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence in the insurance sector. Notably, Christoph Lang has a focus on corporate governance and insurance law, and Andrea Huber regularly represents clients in the sector in proceedings before FINMA. Other key individual Beat Schwarz is an expert in insurance-related transactional work.
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Testimonials
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‘Pestalozzi are very knowledgeable in the insurance regulatory and insurance M&A areas. They are my go-to firm in Switzerland for this work.’
‘Beat Schwarz - very knowledgeable and commercial when it comes to dealing with corporate matters. He has an easygoing style and always goes above and beyond to understand and meet the client's expectations and needs.'
- 'Markus Winkler is very knowledgeable when it comes to insurance and financial services regulatory matters. He has considerable industry experience and expertise which translates well into his advisory practice. He gets the law right and is commercial - a rare skill.’
Key clients
- AIG
- AXA Climate
- AXA XL
- AXIS
- Bolttech (i-surance AG)
- Credit Suisse
- Credit Suisse Insurance Linked Strategies AG
- Howden
- Hyperion Insurance Group
- Sompo International
Work highlights
Advised 23 major Swiss insurers and brokers (including Swiss Life; AXA; Mobiliar; Allianz Suisse; and Zurich) in connection with their insurtech joint venture EcoHub AG.
Advised AXA XL on strategic and transactional matters in Switzerland.
Advised SwissLife on corporate and transactional matters in Switzerland.
Lawyers
Practice head
Christoph Lang; Andrea Huber; Beat Schwarz; Lukas Rusch; Markus Winkler