Insurance Regulation & Regulatory Compliance

Insurance Regulation & Regulatory Compliance

Insurance is a heavily regulated field that calls for sector-specific legal expertise. In addition to being familiar with the day-to-day insurance law and the international regulatory framework, anticipating any developments in the insurance practice is key in this sector.

We advise you in all matters related to insurance regulation and market changes. As our client you will gain the most up-to-date information concerning the market and benefit from our solid practical experience of insurance business operations and our excellent contacts with the authorities. Our experience and expertise will be of particular use in situations where regulations are still in the formative stage and have not yet been applied in practice. In international regulatory matters you will also have access to our unique global network of law firms.

Our services include:

  • Licenses and market entry
  • Notifications and Europass procedures
  • Insurance intermediary, distribution and marketing issues
  • Data protection and data security
  • Legal opinions
  • Capitalisation arrangements
  • Regulatory compliance advice and audits
  • Insurance classes
  • Ancillary operations
  • Outsourcing arrangements
  • Governance system requirements
  • Continuity management
  • Changes in guarantee capital
  • Corporate law counselling
  • Preparation and management of matters related to general meetings, such as chairing the meeting
  • Regulatory updates and training for senior management
  • Regulation monitoring and reporting; providing training at the operative level
  • Tax advice and seeking advance rulings
  • Competition law
  • ESG regulation and compliance
  • Procurement procedures
  • Prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing
  • Sanctions regulations
  • Employment law counselling
  • Auditing internal regulations and policies

Latest references

We advised the Savings Banks Group on an arrangement whereby the shares in Sp-Henkivakuutus Oy were sold to Henki-Fennia and at the same time the parties agreed on a long-term distribution cooperation for insurance savings and loan protection products. The closing of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals. Sb Life Insurance is a domestic life insurance company, established in 2007, offering insurance savings and risk insurance products to private customers and companies. The Savings Banks and Oma Säästöpankki Oyj act as agents for Sp-Life Insurance. Henki-Fennia is a subsidiary of Keskinäinen Vakuutusyhtiö Fennia, specialising in voluntary life, pension and savings insurance.
Case published 11.4.2025
We are assisting eQ Community Properties Fund in the sale of seven social infrastructure properties to Kinland AS. The value of the transaction is approximately EUR 29 million, and the portfolio comprises three preschool facilities and four child protection units from different parts of Finland. The portfolio consists of modern and energy-efficient properties that are long-term leased to leading operators in the industry. The Weighted Average Unexpired Lease Term (WAULT) is approximately 11 years. The transaction is expected to close on 17 December 2025.
Case published 10.12.2025
We advised Ålandsbanken Abp in the consent solicitation process regarding its SEK 150,000,000 Tier 2 notes due December 2041 and SEK 200,000,000 Tier 2 notes due March 2043. The terms and conditions of the aforementioned instruments were amended by removing the write-down mechanisms in the consent solicitation process. In addition, we advised Ålandsbanken Abp on the issue of SEK 350 million Additional Tier 1 notes. The notes bear floating interest at the rate of STIBOR three months plus a margin of 3.35 per cent per annum. The AT1 notes were issued on 20 November 2025, and admitted to trading on the official list of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. The instrument has no maturity date and qualifies as Additional Tier 1 capital in accordance with the EU Capital Requirements Regulation. The issue strengthens Ålandsbanken’s capital structure by taking advantage of favourable market conditions.
Case published 10.12.2025
We acted as Finnish counsel to SuperOffice AS, backed by Axcel, in its acquisition of Lyyti Oy from Finnish private equity firm Vaaka Partners and other sellers. Lyyti is a leading event management software company for physical, digital and hybrid events with a strong customer base in Finland, Sweden and France. SuperOffice is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software for small and medium-sized businesses across Northern Europe. Axcel is a Nordic private equity firm with a focus on technology, business services and industrials, healthcare, and consumer sectors.
Case published 9.12.2025