Thomas Derval
Simont BraunSimont Braun has a strong market reputation for its proficiency in insurtech, strong academic roots and cross-practice approach to insurance. Co-head of the team Thomas Derval has a practice that straddles contentious and regulatory insurance expertise. Fellow co-heads Philippe De Prez and Joan Carette frequently leverage their strong fintech knowledge to advise insurance clients on matters such as the digitalisation of product offerings and the granting of financial licences. Rafaël Jafferali is a key contact for cross-border insurance disputes.
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‘A very competent, professional team with diverse skills.’
‘I work with Thomas Derval who is very attentive and productive. He has a good understanding of issues linked to private banking activity. He is also a very nice person.’
Key clients
- Cofidis
- NewB
- Aion Bank
- Easyvest
Work highlights
- Assisting Aion Bank, Belgium’s first next generation digital bank, with the launch of all its new products and services including advising the bank on its insurance distribution model.
- Assisted with NewB's establishment of the first Belgian bank project with an innovative sustainable and ethical model, which includes an offer in specific insurance products.
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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
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Derval, Philippe De Prez, Joan Carette