Praised for its ‘expert knowledge of complex cases’, DLA Piper is active across Belgian and European regulatory matters in the fields of consumer protection and prudential supervision, life and non-life insurance product documentation and the drafting of distribution and cooperation agreements. The team is additionally highlighted for its expertise pertaining to large insurance M&A transactions. In Antwerp, practice head Pierre Berger brings an array of regulatory expertise to the table, while in Brussels, Bob Martens‘ contentious expertise is sought out by insurance clients, particularly for professional liability disputes. Alexander Hamels has an in-depth understanding of coverage disputes and supervisory investigations.
Testimonials
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‘Expert knowledge in complex cases.’
‘Very easy to collaborate. Pragmatic advice. Industry insights. Very good relationship with relevant local regulators.’
Key clients
- Assuralia
- Baloise Belgium NV
Work highlights
- Assisting a maior Belgian insurance company with the acquisition of an insurer and its affiliated companies, and the subsequent merger by absorption.
- Assisting Fortegra with obtaining a Belgian insurance licence.