Pérez-Llorca
Client SatisfactionThe ‘highly specialised’ insurance and reinsurance team at Pérez-Llorca offers advice on the entire spectrum of matters, covering corporate law, regulatory issues and litigation. Industry veteran Joaquín Ruiz Echauri is a well-rounded insurance specialist, who stands out for his strong track record in insurance disputes, including product liability cases before judicial courts and arbitration tribunals. Rafael Fernández handles a spread of M&A transactions in this space, and is also well versed in regulatory proceedings and civil liability claims. Jesús Almarcha, a key point of contact for domestic and international financial institutions, advises on an array of regulatory transactions in this space. Felipe Vázquez joined as partner from Hogan Lovells Spain in June 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Rafael Fernández is the best professional we have ever worked with. We trust him with all our affairs.'
‘Highly specialised in insurance - they convey a lot of confidence in their responses as well as security in case of any unexpected situation or issue.'
‘The availability and knowledge of the subject whenever consultations on the matter or special interventions are made makes the firm stand out.’
‘Pérez-Llorca is our first choice as an insurance law firm.'
'Rafael Fernández offers us top-level legal advice, highly specialised and adjusted to our needs. His knowledge of how the insurance sector works has allowed us to expand our network of clients and contacts, and that is something that only Pérez-Llorca has managed to offer us. ’
‘Highly competent, trustworthy, and client-focused in all interactions. They are always a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team committed to providing exceptional results and an outstanding customer experience.’
‘Joaquín Ruiz Echauri and his team are exceptional. ’
Key clients
- Mapfre
- AXA
- Abarca
- AirBnB
- NTT Data
- Mutua Madrileña
- Nationale Nederlanden
- Metlife
- AIG
- UNESPA (Unión Española de Entidades Aseguradoras y Reaseguradoras)
Work highlights
- Advising Crédit Mutuel on the sale of its business in Spain to AXA Seguros.
- Advising Unespa on the drafting of a legal opinion on the continued provision of private health protection and care services, and its collision with the legal-insurance system, based on consumer protection criteria, the configuration of the Spanish insurance model and competition law.
- Preparing and drafting due diligence reports for both target companies (CCM Vida y Pensiones de Seguros y Reaseguros and Liberbank Vida y Pensiones de Seguros y Reaseguros) following the extension of Santa Lucía’s life insurance-banking alliance as a consequence of Unicaja Banco’s merger by absorption of Liberbank.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jesús Almarcha
Pérez-LlorcaNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Felipe Vázquez
Pérez-LlorcaPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joaquín Ruiz Echauri