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With market-leading insurance and dispute resolution practices in Bogotá, Mexico City and Santiago de Chile as well as London, Madrid and Paris, DAC Beachcroft is uniquely placed to advise throughout Latin America.

The team also includes Brazilian, Colombian, Mexican and Venezuelan lawyers based in our London office.

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Insurance - International Counsel

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What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft is a stellar insurance outfit revered for its ability to handle high-level cross-border mandates involving Latin America, particularly in Chile, Ecuador and Mexico. The legal team is routinely retained by an enviable list of insurers to advise on high-stakes disputes resulting from catastrophic losses throughout the region. DAC Beachcroft is also widely known for handling contentious insurance matters arising in the energy and telecommunications industries.

Work Highlights

  • DAC Beachcroft advised a Mexican insurer on a securities class action in New York against a Mexican telecommunications company, as well as on the insurance response and management of the claim with the reinsurance market.

Strengths

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DAC Beachcroft have exceptional knowledge of insurance across the Latin American region, including regulatory changes, and a strong understanding of the expectations of London-based insurers.

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Latin America

DAC Beachcroft's lawyers are always responsive and approachable, and easy to get hold of. They cover the Latin American market comprehensively.

Insurance respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Duncan J Strachan
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Distinguished practitioner Duncan Strachan is renowned for assisting both insurers and reinsurers on complex mandates involving key Latin American markets, including Peru and Mexico.

Duncan Strachan's main strengths are his commercial awareness and ability to grasp complex issues across various jurisdictions. His advice is always timely and detailed.

Duncan Strachan is an experienced lawyer with excellent insight into what London market insurers expect from their legal advisers, combined with expert knowledge of Latin America.

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Anthony Menzies
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London-based practitioner Anthony Menzies leads the law firm's Latin America practice, routinely advising on insurance and reinsurance claims involving Mexican, Chilean and Peruvian elements.

Anthony Menzies is actively involved in our work, keeps a close eye on everything that’s happening, and contributes his insights whenever needed.

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Mark A Kendall
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Mark Kendall has a strong track record in insurance mandates affecting the energy, consumer product manufacturing and construction spaces. He remains active in the region advising international clients on claims involving Mexico.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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International Counsel

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Duncan J Strachan
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Anthony Menzies
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Mark A Kendall
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