M&A, Joint Ventures, and Other Corporate Transactions
ased on in-depth expertise and broad transactional experience, we offer top-quality advice on M&A, joint venture and other corporate transactions involving insurance companies, including on structuring takeovers, conducting due diligence, documenting key agreements, or applying for licenses and permits.
IPO
We advise on every aspect of an IPO of insurance companies, which include the provision of highly relevant information on the various IPO related laws and regulations, issuance of legal opinions on an IPO, assistance in preparing preliminary review applications for an IPO evaluation or registration statements.
Asset Management
In relation to the asset management of an insurance company, we advise our clients on real estate investment and SOC investment at home and abroad, as well as investment in various funds (including special types of funds such as real estate funds and shipping funds) under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act.
Marine and Aviation Insurance and Reinsurance
Our Group provides unmatched legal service in the fields of marine and aviation insurance, export insurance, reinsurance, corporate insurance (business interruption coverage, package insurance, and banker policies) and director and officer (D&O)’s liability insurance.
Regulatory and Compliance Matters
We advise on insurance-related laws and compliance issues for all stakeholders, such as insurers, reinsurers, insurance agencies and insurance brokers. We also assist our clients with the development of new insurance products, issues surrounding data protection for the insured, and the preparation for, and defense against audits by the government authorities such as the Financial Supervisory Service and the Financial Services Commission (including appearance before the sanctions committee).
Establishment and Operation of Insurance Companies and Branch Offices
We assist our clients in establishing insurance companies and/or branch offices (including the application for licenses for such establishment), as well as in solving any subsequent operational issues.
Insurance Claims and Disputes
We frequently represent our clients in high-stake litigation and arbitration proceedings for insurance related disputes.