Ashurst LLP‘s insurance capabilities are centred on M&A transactions of insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance distribution and bancassurance agreements, and regulatory mandates. Insurance and reinsurance companies, banks and other financial institutions feature on the group’s client roster. Corporate practitioner Pedro Ester oversees the practice and draws on experience in bancassurance matters and M&A and private equity transactions. María José Menéndez retired from the partnership in October 2023, but continues to support the firm on an advisory basis.
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Key clients
- Nationale Nederlanden
- Deutsche Bank
- AEGON
- PIB Group
- JP Morgan
- Certa Insurance
- Generali Investment Partners SGR S.p.A
- BMS Group
- CaixaBank S.A.
- Reale Mutua
- Mediterráneo Vida
- Elliott Advisors
- Aviva
- VidaCaixa, S.A.U. de Seguros y Reaseguros
- Elliott Advisors UK Limited
- doValue S.p.a.
- Canada Life Assurance Company
- Santalucía
- Pelayo Seguros
Work highlights
- Advised an international client on the coverage of a warranties and indemnities insurance policy for an approximate value of €30m.
- Advised BMS Group on the vendor's due diligence, management incentive package and various regulatory issues in relation to the acquisition by Eurazeo of up to 34% in BMS Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pedro Ester