Insurance

We have considerable experience in the insurance industry and established ourselves as distinguished advisors in the field. We advise as to regulatory aspects of the insurance sector, drafting of agreements and policies; as well as the creation of insurance products. We also represent insurance companies in a variety of disputes.

Sample of our experience:

  • Represented a regional group in the acquisition of 100% of an insurance company active in Lebanon;

  • Represented a Lebanese insurance company in the legal due diligence relating to its acquisition of 100% of an international insurance company’s business in the GCC and Lebanon;

  • Advised one of the world’s leading banks in the setting up of its Bank Insurance (Bancassurance) services in Lebanon and represented it in the incorporation of its insurance brokerage subsidiary;

  • Advised a regional insurance company in its dispute with an industrial group in Syria resulting from a political risk insurance;

  • Represented a bank in its dispute with an international insurance company in relation to the company's non-payment of a policy’s benefits;

  • Advised an international bank on the possibility for banks to distribute insurance products under Lebanese insurance and banking laws (including the banking secrecy law).