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 advised Suominen Corporation in connection with its rights issue. The offering was oversubscribed, and the company raised gross proceeds of approximately EUR 28 million. We also advised Suominen in connection with the renegotiation of the terms of the company’s three-year EUR 100 million syndicated credit facility, under which the maturity was extended and headroom was added to the financial covenants. “I would like to thank our shareholders for their support and confidence in Suominen’s future. The completion of the Offering will enable us to accelerate the implementation of our Full Potential Program while strengthening our capital structure. Our transformation particularly focuses on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of our production and supply, and on reinforcing our commercial capabilities, allowing us to better meet the expectations of our customers and shareholders”, comments Charles Héaulmé, President and CEO of Suominen. Suominen is a nonwovens manufacturer operating in global markets. Suominen creates value by taking fiber raw materials and turning them into nonwovens that the company’s customers convert into both consumer and professional end products. Suominen’s vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. Suominen’s net sales in 2025 were EUR 412.4 million and the company has almost 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Case published 6.7.2026
We acted as joint legal advisor for Nordea Bank Abp and Avain Yhtiöt in an approximately EUR 48 million financing arrangement which included facilities for refinancing of an existing real estate portfolio and also for acquisition and property development purposes. The financing arrangement strengthens Avain Yhtiöt’s objective to build and maintain a functional, safe and environmentally friendly living environment, as well as to develop the overall quality of housing and construction. Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish group specialising in housing and housing-related services, construction contracting and new construction. Its goal is to build 1,000 new apartments per year in key growth areas in Finland.
Case published 2.7.2026
We advised the shareholders of Suomen Autohuolto Oy in connection with the sale of the company’s entire share capital, to SAKA Finland Group Oy. Suomen Autohuolto Group is one of Finland’s largest companies specializing in brand-specific automotive maintenance and has locations in Oulu, Tampere, and from July, also in Järvenpää. The transaction is subject to final approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV).
Case published 26.6.2026