With extensive experience in domestic and cross-border insurance matters, including advisory work and litigation, Clyde & Co LLP enjoys a strong reputation in Spain among insurers and intermediaries.  Enrique Navarro heads up the firm’s aviation, transport and shipping offering, while Miguel Relaño is a key contact for health and safety, product liability and fire claims. Other notable individuals include Isabel Burón, who leads the medical malpractice department, and Jesús Iglesias, who spearheads the cyber insurance team. Ignacio Figuerol and Ricardo Garrido are no longer at the firm.

The ‘highly specialised’ insurance and reinsurance team at Pérez-Llorca offers advice on the entire spectrum of matters, covering corporate law, regulatory issues and litigation. Industry veteran Joaquín Ruiz Echauri is a well-rounded insurance specialist, who stands out for his strong track record in insurance disputes, including product liability cases before judicial courts and arbitration tribunals. Rafael Fernández handles a spread of M&A transactions in this space, and is also well versed in regulatory proceedings and civil liability claims. Jesús Almarcha, a key point of contact for domestic and international financial institutions, advises on an array of regulatory transactions in this space. Felipe Vázquez joined as partner from Hogan Lovells Spain in June 2024.

International and domestic financial institutions, insurance and reinsurance companies turn to Ashurst LLP for advice on insurance distribution, bancassurance agreements, regulatory issues and litigation. The group, which is a particularly strong performer in M&A transactions in this space, is under the leadership of María José Menéndez, a practitioner with a keen focus on corporate transactions involving the insurance sector. Following the departure of counsel Francisco De León in November 2022, the firm was reinforced by the addition of two regulatory experts: Pilar Lluesma, a reference for regulatory compliance in the context of M&A in the insurance space, joined from Uría Menéndez that same month, while Alfonso González-Espejo, who brings a wealth of experience in corporate matters and administrative proceedings, arrived from KPMG Abogados, Spain in April 2023.

Considered by a client as the ‘go-to experts in the field of insurance’, the team at Azsure Abogados SLP handles a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters for well-known national and international insurance companies. Jesús Vélez, an ‘undisputed leader in the Spanish insurance scene’, is skilled in cross-border claims, policy reviews and compliance issues. Javier Goizueta takes the lead on transactional work, but also possesses extensive experience in claims, especially those concerning wind and photovoltaic projects. Jose María Araúz' ‘outstanding and extensive career’ in insurance litigation has secured him a lead role in high-value multijurisdictional claims involving Latin America.

Clifford Chance is the trusted adviser to leading insurers, reinsurers, banks, distributors and pension funds on a wide range of insurance matters, from corporate transactions to litigation. The 'cohesive' group, made up of 'lawyers with the highest quality, training and experience in the field', is under the joint leadership of Jaime Velázquez, who specialises in M&A and corporate governance in regulated sectors, specifically energy, finance and infrastructure, and Miguel Barredo, who handles a spread of corporate transactions for insurance clients. Juan Valcárcel’s focus lies in portfolio transfers and bancassurance agreements.

Drawing on the firm's wider international network, DAC Beachcroft LLP offers multijurisdictional expertise to clients across the insurance sector, who routinely instruct the team in advisory and contentious matters. In addition to its well-established presence in matters concerning the financial, construction and energy sectors, medical malpractice and travel litigation, the team has received an uptick in mandates concerning cyber and political risks. The firm's deep insurance bench in Spain includes José María Pimentel, who guides clients through personal injury and professional indemnity claims, José María Álvarez-Cienfuegos, who is skilled in cross-border contentious work, and Pablo Guillén, who has a wealth of experience advising Spanish and foreign insurance  and reinsurance companies on compliance with domestic legislation. Highly experienced litigator Pilar Rodríguez leads the cyber risk team, while Eduardo Asensi Pallarés handles health and life insurance claims. Julio Albi‘s strength lies in civil liability and insurance matters. Iñigo Cid-Luna Clares is the name to note for mandates concerning medical malpractice.

Singled out by clients for its ‘attention to detail' and 'direct involvement of partners', the insurance team at Garrigues handles a combination of regulatory, corporate, M&A and litigation mandates for a varied client base operating in the insurance sector. Transactional work, including joint ventures and bancassurance alliances, is a core strength for the department, which is also equipped to assist with insurtech matters. Leadership is shared between Mónica Martín De Vidales, who has deep expertise in corporate and commercial law, and Álvaro López-Jorrín, who is a regular point of contact for insurance clients in relation to restructurings and regulatory issues.

The ‘brilliant team' at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP attracts instructions from insurers, reinsurers, financial institutions and companies from the infrastructure and construction sectors. Noted for its strong capabilities in arbitration proceedings, the practice is especially well placed to handle complex contentious matters with international components, drawing on the firm's global footprint. Paulino Fajardo is a key contact for corporate policyholders seeking assistance with complex insurance and reinsurance litigation, often of a multijurisdictional nature. Recently promoted partner Alejandra Galdos is recommended for her work in the energy and construction spheres, advising clients on contentious and advisory matters.

With a heavy focus on corporate transactions and regulatory matters, the insurance and reinsurance team at Hogan Lovells Spain is called upon to assist with litigation, tax, contractual matters and commercial transactions. The group is rated for its ‘extensive experience in the commercial operation, launch and distribution of insurance products‘. ‘A reference in the market‘, Pablo Muelas steers the group from Madrid, offering his international and domestic client base advice on a blend of contentious and non-contentious matters. Margarita Morales possesses deep expertise in professional liability claims, particularly within the life sciences and healthcare segments. Felipe Vázquez is no longer at the firm.

Kennedys is a first point of contact for top insurers in contentious and non-contentious matters involving the financial, real estate, healthcare and energy sectors. Benefitting from strong ties with the firm’s international network of offices, the Madrid-based practice is well positioned to handle multijurisdictional insurance and reinsurance mandates. The group is jointly led by Alfonso De Ramos, who specialises in coverage and litigation issues, with a keen focus on medical malpractice, environmental, energy, and professional indemnity, and Isidoro Ugena, a deeply experienced insurance and reinsurance litigator with knowledge of commercial crime and D&O claims. Alicia Fole is singled out for her expertise in medical malpractice matters. Olivia Delagrange is no longer at the practice, while Ignacio Figuerol and Ricardo Garrido joined from Clyde & Co in May 2024.

Covering employment, regulatory and commercial work, Uría Menéndez fields a team of ‘highly experienced people who coordinate and integrate perfectly’ to readily advise on a spread of insurance and reinsurance matters. Transactional work is a core area of strength for the department, which is well versed in the renegotiation of bancassurance agreements. Practice head Guillermo San Pedro handles domestic and cross-border corporate, M&A and regulatory matters, while Jaime Del Fraile is skilled in bancassurance joint ventures, insurance distribution and reinsurance mandates. Julio Iglesias is the name to note for insurance disputes.

Fielding ‘a strong, very specialised and consolidated' insurance practice, Bird & Bird is regularly sought out by several insurers, reinsurers and brokers for its wide sectoral expertise covering aviation, medical malpractice, cybersecurity and finance. Singled out for its 'extensive experience in litigation', most notably reinsurance coverage disputes, the group is led by Luis Alfonso Fernández, who manages contentious matters in this space. Virginia Martínez offers key support in mandates involving contract negotiations, professional liability claims and industrial risks.

A host of insurance, reinsurance and brokerage companies, as well as insured multinationals turn to boutique Blanco & Asociados Abogados for its extensive experience in high-value insurance cases. Renowned for its ‘participation in the most important litigation in recent years’, the practice is jointly led by Fernando Blanco Giraldo and Fernando Blanco Gamella, both of whom have a strong background in dispute resolution in the insurance space. Adrián Martínez de Velasco González, who focuses on the transport, cyber and distribution sectors, is another key individual.

The insurance and reinsurance team at CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo stands out for its ‘highly knowledgeable’ individuals, who are able to advise major industry clients on insurtech, M&A, corporate restructuring, bancassurance agreements, regulatory matters and litigation. Jaime Bofill handles the entire spectrum of matters, bringing together experience in portfolio transfers, insurance and reinsurance distribution, as well as policy cover issues. Senior associate Jorge Etreros is noted for his in-depth knowledge of insurance regulations, product liability claims and litigation. Guillermo Ruiz Barrilero, who is particularly experienced in transactional matters, joined from Hogan Lovells Spain in August 2022.

Insurers, lenders, brokers and credit agencies look to Cuatrecasas for its extensive coverage of insurance matters, ranging from litigation to commercial and regulatory issues. Practice leader Ruth Duque, whose broad practice covers M&A, reinsurance agreements, portfolio transfers and bancassurance alliances. Rebeca Rodríguez is the name to note for insurance companies seeking advice on tax-related issues, while Carlos Bonhome assists insurers and banks with commercial and regulatory matters. Amara Odériz stand out at the associate level for her extensive experience in acting for insurers, intermediaries, pension funds and financial institutions in the design of insurance products, bancassurance partnerships and tax matters.

The trusted adviser to some of the main players in the Spanish insurance market, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is regularly called upon to assist with policy drafting, corporate governance, regulatory matters and transactional work. Ana Martinez-Pina, the main point of contact for pension funds, investment firms and credit institutions seeking advice on regulatory issues, leads the practice alongside Iñigo Erláiz, who has deep expertise in M&A and bancassurance agreements.

The ‘multidisciplinary’ and ‘professional’ insurance team at Deloitte Legal is well versed in a variety of matters but stands out for its particular strength in insurance regulation. In addition, the team is also called upon by a variety of insurers and brokers to advise on commercial and transactional matters. Ignacio Ortiz del Ríoattracts engagements from a host of national and international insurance clients seeking regulatory and tax advice. Pablo de la Fuente is active across compliance and regulatory matters, the latter of which is a core area of focus for Carmen Vázquez, a practitioner with further experience in bancassurance alliances.

The ‘highly specialised’ insurance team at KPMG Abogados, Spain is adept at handling regulatory, litigation, M&A and tax restructurings for its diverse client roster. With a wealth of experience in commercial, regulatory and transactional insurance matters, financial regulatory specialist Pilar Galán Gavilá oversees the alongside Irene Cao Ruiz, who has a keen focus on tax issues pertaining to the financial and insurance sectors. Francisco Carrasco Bahamonde leverages his strong background in the insurance segment to advise industry clients on regulations, corporate governance, drafting of policies and contracts, among other matters.

With expert knowledge of the industry, boutique firm LEGSE Abogados is retained by domestic and international insurance companies in a variety of insurance and reinsurance matters, including litigation and policy drafting. Mandates concerning insurance fraud as well as health, life, and car insurance are recent areas of activity for the team. Managing partner Segundo Ruiz Rodriguez  receives key support from María Luisa Durán Poblet, who handles litigation matters, and Paloma Avellán Ruiz de León, who specialises in tax and compliance issues.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is a key point of contact for foreign and Spanish clients, particularly those within the marine, aviation, travel, construction and energy spheres, seeking assistance with a spread of contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. Leadership of the practice is shared between Juan Alegre, Ann Marsden, Bernardo Ruiz Lima, who is especially active in insurance disputes, and Victor Mata, who focuses on salvage proceedings, personal injury and contractual claims.

Noted for its 'knowledge of both civil and criminal law', the insurance team at Rogers & Co. Abogados works with key national and international insurance players as well as clients from within the transport and shipping sectors. David Diez Ramos is skilled at handling insurance claims concerning personal injury, medical malpractice, marine insurance and theft.

With a strong following of insurance companies, insureds and intermediaries, boutique firm Wesolowski Abogados, which is 'dedicated solely and exclusively to insurance matters', manages a varied workload where marries regulatory matters feature alongside litigation. Insurance specialist Pablo Wesolowski is at the helm of the practice. Other key individuals include Javier Wesolowski, who heads up the litigation team, and Antonio Wesolowski, who co-chairs the insurance regulation offering.