Financial Institutions and D&O

Defending Insurance Companies under a D&O Policy in relation to civil proceedings brought by prejudiced parties for damages caused by a supposedly wrongful act of the insured persons (the so called “direct action”).

Overview

  • Defending Insurance Companies under a DO Policy in relation to civil proceedings brought by prejudiced parties for damages caused by a supposedly wrongful act of the insured persons (the so called direct action).
  • Legal advice and defence of Liability Insurers under a DO Policy in relation to civil and criminal proceedings brought against the insured persons due to the collapse of a relevant bank.
  • Assistance and legal advice to Insurance Companies under a Bankers Blanket Bond policy in relation to a significant mortgage fraud.
  • Assistance and legal advice to an Insurance Companies under a Crime Policy in relation to a significant CEO Fraud.
  • Defending Insurance Companies under a Financial Institution Professional Indemnity Insurance (FIPI) in relation to a large number of claims related to the issuance of preference shares by Saving Banks.
  • Assistance and legal advice to Insurance Companies under a Public Offering of Securities Insurance in relation to security claims related to an Initial Public Offering brought by shareholders of a bank.

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