Insurance - Germany
What the team is known for
Clyde & Co is a leading international firm in the German insurance market. It represents a commendable list of domestic and international insurers and reinsurers across the insurance spectrum. It has significant experience in D&O matters, but also excels in W&I, product liability, and cases of major loss. The team has represented clients in insurance litigation up to the level of the German Federal Court of Justice. In addition, prominent insurers seek Clyde & Co's assistance with coverage claims regarding business closures. The team also shows strength in the areas of insurtech and cyber insurance. Clyde & Co advises clients on domestic and cross-border matters, including mandates throughout Europe and North America, due to the international reach of the firm.
Strengths
"They are very responsive and have the appropriate people for the different topics."
"They are very experienced in commercial and consumer insurance also in regard to claims and litigation."
Work highlights
Clyde & Co represented Chubb in a D&O case brought by the jailed ex-Wirecard CEO Markus Braun in connection to the insolvency of the German payment group.
Notable practitioners
Henning Schaloske is appreciated for his strength across the full insurance law spectrum, often handling disputes in relation to personal indemnity, D&O, data privacy violation and business interruption claims. He is also experienced working with insurtech and cyber insurance. "It's a no-brainer for me to recommend Henning Schaloske. He's a very nice guy with a very high knowledge of the market, and he's easily accessible - whenever I need him he's there."
Eva-Maria Barbosa is skilled at portfolio run-off transactions and has significant transactional experience in W&I, hospital liability and cyber insurance. She is also adept at cooperative agreements.
Eva-Maria Goergen has a known practice in the German insurance market, with her work on D&O disputes particularly noted.
Tanja Schramm assists prominent insurers on complex D&O mandates, often in connection with international insolvency proceedings. She also handles financing lines matters. "She has demonstrated excellent expertise in her field and a pragmatic approach to handling legal matters."
Andreas Börneroffers a versatile commercial and regulatory insurance practice, covering W&I underwritings, cooperation agreements, online product distribution and product development, as well as portfolio run-off transactions.