Noted for its ‘excellent knowledge of the insurance and liability sectors’, Dentons covers the full spectrum of advisory and contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. The practice’s expertise spans regulatory issues, transactional work, product review and coverage analysis, also acting for clients in disputes in the sector. Financial institutions, construction, transportation and energy industry players form the core of the practice’s client base. Séverine Hotellier is noted for being ’absolutely indispensable’ and specialises in complex insurance litigation for domestic and international insurers, and also overseeing day-to-day claims management processes. She leads the group alongside Frédérique de La Chapelle, who handles international disputes and has notable expertise in the regulatory aspects of the insurance industry.
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- ‘They have insurance sector expertise.’
- ‘They do in-depth research and analysis, not simply riding on reputation.’
- ‘Frédérique de La Chappelle is extremely sharp and tuned-in to the realities of reinsurance transactions in France. She is responsive and commercially minded, pragmatic and gets the pitch right when negotiating key provisions.’
- ‘Séverine Hotellier is proactive and seeks solutions to move cases forward.’
- ‘Excellent knowledge of the insurance and liability sectors. I particularly appreciate the firm's ability to develop strategic plans for cases, advise clients and find solutions during difficult negotiations. Very good understanding of the industrial and business world and excellent work on international cases with the involvement of the Dentons network.’
- ‘One of the best teams in the field for insurers, with a perfect understanding of the issues and top-notch technical expertise, making it a pleasure to work with them.’
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Séverine Hotellier; Frédérique de La Chapelle