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Whether you are an insurer, broker, reinsurer or insured party, you face an increasingly unpredictable world. From day-to-day operational matters to strategic planning, liability and disputes resolution, policy drafting, coverage and regulatory issues, your world is changing rapidly as tougher capital and risk requirements impact your business. With 100 specialist lawyers in 33 countries, we are attuned to your commercial interests and can protect them in your home market and across borders. Our approach is based on strong local legal knowledge delivered to you on a European-wide basis by experts who truly understand the insurance sector.

Many of our lawyers have worked in the insurance sector which means we understand the complexities of your markets. Whether you require guidance on claims, regulation policy drafting, wider business disputes, M&A, capital raisings and restructurings, cyber liability, HR, tax, real estate or commercial issues, our multi-disciplinary specialists can help you. We have a recognised domestic and cross-border track record of delivering for clients on the most complex transactional and advisory engagements in this sector. Equally, In the event of a domestic or cross-border insurance or reinsurance dispute, we can guide you through the disputes process, striving to secure the best business outcome.

"Professional, diligent, and objective. The team is able to clearly articulate my options and provide considered views to guide me through complex international matters. They have also delivered an invaluable service in helping me to understand procedural matters in foreign jurisdictions."

Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2023

"The team are knowledgeable, pragmatic and responsive. The service they provide is also good value for money. They keep their billing transparent and reasonable."

Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2023

"They have a large network of insurance contacts, both internationally within the CMS network and within the insurance industry. Additionally, they have all the necessary in-house knowledge to advise on various corporate topics."

Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2023

"Great availability of the partners, and a low threshold to get in contact with the senior partners."

Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2023

"The practice always aims to provide support in problem-solving through negotiations, instead of litigating cases."

Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2023

"Good knowledge of insurance law in Belgium. When asked to localise UK wording, they know exactly which part is UK law, they know what is compulsory in Belgium and needs to be added, and they know local practices very well. And even in busy times, they make time for the person behind the request."

Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2023

"The are various disciplines from compliance to fiscal and business itself. It is useful to have the various people together inhouse, that avoids delays. Response times are very good."

Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2022

"High level of service, outstanding insurance practice, very pragmatic with a market leading reputation for Cyber and Environmental Risks cases and insurance coverage cases."

Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2022

"Competent and effective in resolving claims from various technical fields."

Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2022

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