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Reinsurance setoff rights and insolvency under Spanish law
24 October 2017
Senior Associate, Madrid
Email virginia.martinez@hoganlovells.com
Phone +34 91 349 82 00
Fax +34 91 349 82 01
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Practice groupLitigation
"Her knowledge, availability and response, which is always quick and precise".
Chambers Europe 2016
Virginia is well-versed in regulatory matters, and clients benefit from her answering queries regarding the interpretation of the Spanish Insurance Mediation regulation, drafting and negotiating agency agreements, applying for the registration of insurance intermediaries and answering requests from the Spanish Insurance Authorities (DGSFP). In addition, she has experience in drafting, amending and adapting insurance policies to be distributed in the Spanish market.
Virginia also has broad experience in reinsurance transactions (in particular, VIF transactions) and is a regular contributor of articles and newsflashes concerning civil liability and insurance mediation. Virginia has a wide experience in litigation related to insurance: professional liability claims (doctors, lawyers and architects' liability), industrial risks, products liability, construction damages and resolution of coverage disputes. She has also participated in insolvency proceedings.
Ranked as Associates to watch in Insurance
Chambers Europe
Education
Law Degree, Université Paris X Nanterre / Universität Potsdam, 2007
Law Degree, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas
Advising major Spanish insurers on several professional liability matters.
Advising large insurers on several insurance bonds disputes.
Giving advice to major agents, bank-assurance operators and brokers on the interpretation of the Spanish Insurance Mediation Act.
Representing major reinsurers in the negotiation and execution of Reinsurance Agreements with life insurers.
Representing large insurers on several industrial risks contentious matters.
Blog Post
24 March 2014