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The economic and regulatory environment of the insurance sector has been undergoing radical change for many years: tighter regulation, fight against money laundering, new rules governing the distribution of goods, adapting the sector to new European demands (the ‘Solvency’ and ‘Basel’ regulations etc.). Whether you are in the insurance or reinsurance sector or are a client of such, you are conducting your business in a complex environment, one that has been made unstable by economic, financial and environmental crisis. Our specialized lawyers have a well-developed knowledge of the market, which allows us to answer all your questions quickly and effectively.

In that changing context, understanding and preparing for future changes could give you a certain competitive advantage. The aim of our specialist insurance law team is to guide and advise you in your activities and their development, and to update your insurance contracts and arrangements. Our lawyers have worked with the insurance sector for a long time, which means we understand the complexities of your markets. Though our legal and tax skills cover all the aspects of insurance industry, we are notably recognised specialists in the field of life insurance and have a sound experience with assisting foreign insurance companies who wish to conduct life insurance business in France.


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13/02/2024
EU legislative initiatives on recovery and resolution planning for insurance...
With the compromise proposal for an Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) published by the EU Council in January 2024, EU legislative initiatives to establish a recovery and resolution framework...
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Turning the Corner? CMS European M&A Outlook 2024
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Insurance law and regulation in France
1. Introduction The French regulatory and supervisory authority in charge of insurance activities is the 'Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution' (ACPR), with competence for supervising insurance...
10/05/2023
At last: invalidity and revocation actions now available before TM offices...
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European Commission amends Article 102 TFEU guidance paper and announces...
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28/03/2023
European Parliament and Council ready to start negotiations on EU Data...
In February 2022 the European Commission presented its proposal for the EU Data Act, which – if adopted - will introduce a far-reaching legal regime on access to and use of non-personal data in the...
20/03/2023
Out with the old, in with the new? Considerations for patentees in opting...
So far in this series of blog posts, we began with an article that highlighted some of the key changes between the current European system of patent prosecution and enforcement and the new Unitary Patent...
16/03/2023
Merger control review below filing thresholds – the ECJ Towercast judgment...
On 16 March 2023, the ECJ decided that a M&A transaction, which was not subject to ex-ante EU merger control, can be reviewed – from an ex post perspective – as to whether the acquirer (through the...
09/03/2023
Security for costs in enforcement proceedings in Germany – The German Federal...
Pursuant to Sec. 110 of the German Civil Procedure Code (ZPO), claimants who do not have their habitual place of residence in a member state of the EU/the EEA can be ordered to provide security for the...
09/03/2023
CMS Expert Guide to ESG Compensation
Incorporating ESG KPIs into directors’ remunerationThe urgent need to place sustainability at the heart of company strategy is inextricably linked to incentives provided to its directors and em­ploy­ees. This...