Virginia is well-versed in insurance regulatory and litigation matters. Clients benefit from her answering queries regarding the interpretation of the Spanish Insurance Distribution regulation, drafting and negotiating agency agreements, applying for the registration of insurance intermediaries and answering requests from the Spanish Insurance Authorities (DGSFP). She is also very experienced in insurance products, having assisted in the approval of operations and in the launch of all types of insurance products in Spain, especially in mass insurance policies.
Furthermore, Virginia has participated in monetisation transactions through VIF reinsurance contracts. She is one of the few specialists in the regulation of pension plans and funds, distribution of individual plans and in the coverage of the externalisation of pension liabilities, management of Control Commissions and other issues related to Complementary Social Welfare.
Virginia has broad 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.
In 2019, Virginia received the award as the “Best Insurance Lawyer under 40” by Iberian Lawyer and as a “Rising Star in Spain” by Euromoney Legal Media Group Europe. Moreover, Virginia has been recognised consecutively by Chambers and Partners Europe as an “Associate to Watch” (2015-2017, 2020), Who’s Who Legal (2017-2018, 2020) and by Expert Guides (2017-2019).