Insurance
In insurance, it is vital to adopt an operational and pragmatic approach to the industry’s many legal, economic, technological, societal and environmental challenges. We have significant expertise in the insurance sector, both in advisory and litigation services, and cover all aspects of your business.
With our cross-disciplinary approach, we offer a comprehensive service for clients in the insurance industry. In addition to this specific expertise, we also have experience in other areas, including arbitration, litigation, M&A, finance law, tax law, real estate law and environmental law.
In Paris and our international offices, we work with the sector’s leading players, including insurers, reinsurers, intermediaries and distributors, advising them on all aspects of their business in France and internationally. We also have strategic partnerships with a network of law firms in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany. Our membership of the Lex Mundi network as the only member for France enhances our cross-border capabilities.
With 25 years of experience, we provide tailor-made solutions to meet the specific needs of every client and every case. We cover all aspects of insurance, reinsurance and civil liability. We also advise on regulatory, contractual, transactional and crisis management matters.
Our legal support, which provides significant added value, is recognised by the leading legal rankings.
Areas of intervention
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We advise our clients on the analysis and monitoring of regulations applicable to insurance (insurance firms and mutual societies) and reinsurance companies.
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We assist our clients with restructuring involving mergers, acquisitions and changes of control of insurance and reinsurance companies, and insurance distributors.
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We help our clients to draft, audit, ensure compliance of and interpret their insurance and reinsurance contracts. We take into account the specificities of every line of business and every market, including personal insurance, property and casualty insurance, financial risks, construction insurance, cyber insurance and environmental insurance.
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We manage disputes relating to life insurance and general insurance contracts, financial risks, insurance distribution, reinsurance, class actions and consumer class actions. We also handle supervisory and disciplinary proceedings before the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority, and insurance and reinsurance arbitration.
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We provide advisory and litigation services. We assess risks, manage claims, audit and implement insurance policies and handle pre-litigation and litigation.
Awards
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Chambers France 2025
Insurance
Band 1
Gide is well known and has recognised technical expertise and knowledge of the industry and the environment." "The service provided is of very high quality and the lawyers are very available. It is a reference in the market.
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2025
Insurance
Tier 1
Gide is without a doubt one of the leading firms in the insurance law sector, whether it concerns life or non-life insurance, litigation or consulting. It is one of the very few firms in the sector that can handle any case relating to the very unique subject of insurance. The partners know all the aspects - legal but also economic and operational.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Turkïye 2025
Insurance
Tier 1
ODSA is distinguished by its strong transactional insurance capabilities, including M&A deals and privatisations. "The collaboration, expertise and the firm's general approach to the project and to us was exceptional and helped us reach our targets within the desired time frame.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Turkïye 2025
Foreign Firms
Tier 2
ODSA "have common perspective for Turkish Law, French Law, British Law, and Swiss Law." "The team's strength is that it responds to inquiries in a timely manner and with deep research results.
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Chambers Europe - France 2024
Insurance
Band 1
Gide advises on regulatory issues and handles M&A transactions in the insurance sector. The team represents French and international insurance companies in class actions as well as civil and criminal litigation. The lawyers are additionally able to assist with industrial risk matters and reviews of insurance policies.
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
Insurance
Tier 1
The level of expertise of Gide in insurance law is among the best in the market. Beyond the quality of the advice, the Gide brand is a real plus in legal cases.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Turkey 2024
Insurance
Tier 1
ODSA demonstrates expertise in handling large and complex M&A transactions as well as restructuring mandates within the insurance sector. The firm regularly advises local and international insurance companies on various aspects of their coverage in Turkey.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Turkey 2024
Foreign Firms
Tier 2
ODSA utilises its strong network of international lawyers in Africa, Asia and Europe to advise on insurance, dispute resolution, tax, banking and finance, and corporate and M&A mandates.