lerins advised GECAR CANNES, a specialist luxury insurance brokerage, on its sale to FINAXY GROUP, a leading insurance advisory and brokerage firm in France and internationally.
Established in Cannes since 1990, GECAR CANNES provides bespoke insurance solutions to a wealthy, international clientele, including coverage for artworks, luxury residences, classic cars, and yachts.
This acquisition allows FINAXY to strengthen its offering by integrating recognized expertise in specialized insurance brokerage and leveraging GECAR CANNES’ technical and regulatory know-how to serve high-end clients.
Lerins supported GECAR CANNES across all strategic aspects of the transaction, with a team led by:
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Laurent Segal (Partner) and Eve Maillet (Counsel) on corporate matters;
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Mathilde Croze (Partner) on IT matters;
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Johann Sultan (Partner) on employment law matters;
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Stéphanie Nègre (Partner) on tax aspects of the transaction.
DUROC Avocats advised FINAXY GROUP, with a team comprising Erwan Bordet (Partner), Eléonore Gaulier (Partner), and Léa Bénédetti (Legal Counsel).
