Banking and Insurance

The Banking and Insurance sectors

BREMENS AVOCATS advises credit institutions, investment firms and portfolio management companies, investment funds as well as other players in the world of finance and insurance (including insurance companies, health insurers, and asset managers)

Investment funds

BREMENS AVOCATS is actively involved in defining strategy, structuring and supporting investment funds in their interactions with the French securities regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). We assist investors with acquiring stakes in industrial or service companies and offer comprehensive guidance on fund activities, such as capital increases, preference share issues, fundraising, target audits, negotiating investment and exit terms, and drafting investment protocols and shareholder agreements.

Banking &
credit institutions

Our team of experts collaborates with banking institutions on loan applications, drafting loan agreements, and securing guarantees. We also assist French and international banks in establishing dedicated subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with current French and European banking regulations.

Insurance

BREMENS AVOCATS supports businesses and insurance companies on all issues relating to insurance law.Our specialists draft insurance contracts, provide advice and monitoring, and manage disputes relating to the settlement of claims.

Examples of operations completed by the firm:

  • Establishing portfolio management companies and investment funds
  • Establishing investment companies
  • Consultancy on the organisation of cross-border banking activities
  • Restructuring foreign financing and mortgage guarantees
  • Arranging securities on assets located in France on behalf of foreign banks and providing legal opinions guaranteeing the validity of the transactions