DLA Piper's insurance team handles the full spectrum of litigation, transactional and regulatory matters for an enviable roster of insurers and reinsurers, with an impressive track record in cross-border matters. On the contentious side, the practice covers claims across all major lines of business, but is particularly well regarded for its expertise in cases in the aviation sector, where Vonnick Le Guillou is a standout name. Luc Bigel specialises in regulatory law and financial lines litigation, while Hamza Akli is an expert in regulatory issues and the distribution of insurance products, and Alexis André is active in product liability and industrial risk disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Luc Bigel has a very good understanding of the issues involved in his cases. He knows how to identify the difficulties that could be encountered and always seeks to provide a perspective that enables decision making.’
‘Pragmatic, commercial and used to dealing with the London insurer market. Happy to provide ad hoc advice without charging.’
Key clients
- Allianz Group
- AXA Group
Work highlights
- Advising Axa Climate on contractual, reinsurance & ESG matters, notably in the field of parametric insurance.
- Advising Swiss Re on a range of Covid 19-related claims and litigation.