Pierre-Olivier Leblanc
Taylor WessingTaylor Wessing has a strong contentious insurance practice, representing major insurers, reinsurers and corporates in complex, often multi-jurisdictional claims, notably in the transportation, energy, construction and technology sectors. The firm's expertise further extends to corporate, contractual and regulatory matters, where Yannis Samothrakis brings to bear considerable experience. Pierre-Olivier Leblanc, who is well regarded for his strength in professional indemnity, product liability, industrial risk and subrogation claims, in particular, leads the team, while Marc Schuler is also noted for disputes and regulatory matters in the AI and cyber fields.
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‘Competence, responsiveness, availability, ability to facilitate solutions, great ease in managing complex and sometimes very divisive situations, in an international environment.’
‘Detailed knowledge of the insurance world. Good coordination between the firm's departments.’
‘Available, efficient, very good technical and regulatory knowledge.’
‘Yannis Samothrakis is our regular advisor for all French and European regulatory issues such as the cross-border provision of insurance and reinsurance services. His availability, responsiveness, pragmatism and market knowledge make Yannis a trusted partner for all complex operations.’
Key clients
- Chubb
- Lubrizol
- Zurich
- Hiscox
- Swiss Re
- XL Insurance
- Generali Corporate
- MMA – Covéa Risks
- AIG
- MSIG
- Munich RE
- Axis Insurance
- R+V Versicherung AG
- Albingia
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Pierre-Olivier Leblanc