Insurance
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Cuatrecasas rises a tier thanks to strong market support. The team handles a range of mandates spanning corporate transactions, acquisitions and mergers as well as regulatory matters. The law firm is recognised for its strength in contentious and non-contentious tax matters relating to major insurance and reinsurance entities. Its lawyers are also experienced in negotiating bancassurance agreements. The team draws on a market-leading transactional practice and wider multidisciplinary capabilities to advise clients such as domestic insurers, lenders, brokers, manufacturers and credit agencies.
Work Highlights
- Cuatrecasas advised Casualty & General Insurance on its incorporation of a surety insurance branch in Spain and on the related filing with the Directorate General for Insurance and Pension Funds to obtain licences.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're very good at understanding our difficulties and the questions we have. They have a positive outlook; they are finding solutions."
"They have an in-depth knowledge of the insurance market."
"They have a great knowledge not only of the law but also of the business."
"Their specific knowledge of commercial and insurance distribution issues is high and very practical. They offer solutions to complex problems."
"They're very good at understanding our difficulties and the questions we have. They have a positive outlook; they are finding solutions."
"They have an in-depth knowledge of the insurance market."
"They have a great knowledge not only of the law but also of the business."
"Their specific knowledge of commercial and insurance distribution issues is high and very practical. They offer solutions to complex problems."
Notable Practitioners
Ruth Duque is esteemed for her advice on regulatory matters, tax, insurance product design and distribution, cyber protection and corporate restructuring. She has a wealth of experience advising both banks and insurance companies.
"Ruth is creative. She has a good overview of the Spanish insurance regulator's view."
"Ruth is very approachable. She is knowledgeable and clear in her responses."
"Throughout the years, Ruth has definitely become a market reference of the insurance industry."
"I especially appreciate her capacity to understand commercial requirements and her ability to transfer them into a legal framework."
"She has extensive knowledge in insurance distribution law and with great business and customer orientation."
Carlos Bonhome advises insurers and banks on regulatory issues and distribution of insurance and bancassurance products, as well as joint ventures.
"Carlos is always available to assist."
Associate-to-watch Amara Oderiz advises domestic and international insurers on regulatory matters, M&A and corporate restructuring. She assists with bancassurance and D&O mandates as well.
"Amara is technically good."
"I like the results and the smooth way she achieves them."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cuatrecasas
Spain