With a heavy focus on corporate transactions and regulatory matters, the insurance and reinsurance team at Hogan Lovells Spain is called upon to assist with litigation, tax, contractual matters and commercial transactions. The group is rated for its ‘extensive experience in the commercial operation, launch and distribution of insurance products’. ‘A reference in the market’, Pablo Muelas steers the group from Madrid, offering his international and domestic client base advice on a blend of contentious and non-contentious matters. Margarita Morales possesses deep expertise in professional liability claims, particularly within the life sciences and healthcare segments. Felipe Vázquez is no longer at the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A unique and deep knowledge of the regulation of the insurance sector and extensive experience in the commercial operation, launch and distribution of insurance products.'

  • 'Excellent and innovative. They stand out for combining technical excellence with a focus on business, maximum integrity and quick solutions. No other firm in the Spanish market offers this level of service.'

  • 'Pablo Muelas is a reference in the market, someone to turn to when any doubt, problem or complex operation arises. He is surrounded by other brilliant and well-known professionals. They are the best team in the market by far.'

  • ‘The Hogan Lovells' multidisciplinary team that stands out for its expertise in the insurance and commercial area. The team is made up of professionals with extensive experience in the insurance sector, M&A and all types of commercial operations, which means they have great added value that differentiates them from other firms.'

  • ‘The Hogan Lovells team is excellent, they have a very high knowledge of the regulations and provide imaginative solutions that are very focused on the business of the client.’

  • ‘The level of its commercial and insurance team is exceptional.’

  • ‘The team is knowledgeable and experienced in the field. They are very approachable and are responsive within quick turnaround times.’

Key clients

  • ASNEF (Asociación Nacional de Establecimientos Financieros de Crédito)
  • Starr Insurance Companies
  • idealista
  • Prima Assicurazioni S.p.A. (Prima Assicurazioni)
  • Europ Assistance
  • Cardif Lux Vie
  • CESCE
  • Willis Towers Watson
  • Ergo
  • Generali
  • PayPal
  • VidaCaixa
  • Zurich Insurance Company
  • ALLIANZ GLOBAL CORPORATE & SPECIALTY A.G. SUCURSAL EN ESPAÑA (AGCS)
  • AXA

Work highlights

  • Advised AXA on the acquisition of Crédit Mutuel's insurance business in Spain.
  • Advised FIATC on the acquisition of a majority stake in IPRESA.
  • Advising Prima Assicurazioni S.p.A. on the corporate, insurance regulatory, data protection and employment law issues in the context of its establishment in Spain.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pablo Muelas

Other key lawyers

Margarita Morales