practice areas
Bank, Finance & Insurance
The economic and regulatory environment in the insurance sector has been changing rapidly for decades. Our specialized lawyers, recognized for their insurance practice, have in-depth knowledge of the market, which enables us to respond quickly and efficiently to any question.
We advise major insurance operators, mutuals, brokers and other insurance intermediaries.
Our strength is in the approval process with the supervisory body in charge of the insurance sector, in the drafting, negotiation or amendment of insurance contracts and mutual regulations, and also in the pre-litigation and litigation framework with policyholders or members. In the event of a claim, which can have significant consequences, we remain at our clients’ side to advise them on the emergency decisions to be taken, both for the victim and for the person responsible or the latter’s insurer.
The banking sector has been at the heart of the firm’s strategy since its foundation, so that today our dedicated team is made up of experienced lawyers who are recognized as being among the best specialists in the banking and financial sectors.
Our know-how and knowledge of the banking and financial professions enable us to assist and advise banks, credit institutions, savings and credit cooperatives, electronic money institutions, finance companies, investment firms, investment funds, management companies and microfinance institutions on a daily basis, in particular in the procedure of their applications for authorization, on issues related to banking or financial regulations, compliance and the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, the design and implementation of strategies in the context of challenges to banking transactions (real estate and movable property loans, debt collection, implementation of appropriate enforcement measures – precautionary measures, seizures of property, etc. -drafting of loan agreements, first demand guarantees, sequestration of institutions, etc.). Our lawyers assist companies throughout the criminal proceedings, from the preliminary investigation to the trial courts.
Our objective is to prevent risks in order to secure your investments!
Our knowledge of local regulations, institutions, authorities and business practices, as well as our understanding of the socio-political environment, allow us to offer quality services, adapted to the specific needs of our clients.
We assist investors and companies at every stage of their project, in particular during negotiations, drafting of contracts and dealings with the public authorities involved in the investment concerned.
We also advise and assist our clients in their dealings with national agencies or administrations providing investment guarantees and promotion, particularly in the preparation and defense of their project approval files, as well as in facilitating their access to tax, customs and foreign exchange advantages and privileges organized by the investment code or charter.
We assist our clients registered under the Investment Code and Investment Charter regimes in the implementation of their projects with respect to their obligations towards the State, including the establishment of subsidiaries of the investing companies, the registration of the companies with the employment and tax authorities. This includes the obtaining of authorizations and licenses for the activity of the investment project; the issuance of authorizations or the conclusion of foreign exchange agreements with the foreign exchange or monetary authorities. We also advise our clients and assist them in the settlement of disputes or differences arising from the interpretation or enforcement of the investment code applicable to the investments concerned.