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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Insurance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


DAC Beachcroft LLP

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A well-established team

The team in Chile provides an extensive service to insurers and reinsurers, with a particular strength in advising on complex and high-value claims. Our expert team understands that their clients want straightforward and clear legal advice, and they want long-term relationships with lawyers who are able to resolve disputes through arbitration and mediation, as well as litigation.

A Unique Service for the International Market

  • Unique service for the international market (reinsurers based in Bogotá, Miami, New York, London and Madrid), we are the eyes and ears of our clients locally for handling large losses
  • The team combines the mix of local knowledge and international expertise, so clients put their trust in us to represent their interests before the cedant, the adjuster, the broker and the Insured
  • We report to the international market on a regular basis under the London market standard, which represents a high level of understanding, especially considering the cultural differences.
  • Being a proper DAC Beachcroft office in this jurisdiction opens the local practice to the globe, which means that the team works in collaboration with the rest of our network of offices throughout Latin America, UK, Spain and France.

Clients (7)

  • Markel
  • XL Catlin
  • Tokio Marine Kiln
  • Chubb
  • QBE
  • zurich
  • Liberty

Industries (11)

  • Insurance
  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Real Estate

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Insurance - Chile

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft Chile is a well-regarded insurance law firm acting on a range of insurance mandates, including coverage and liability advice and fraud investigations in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by key domestic and international players in the insurance, reinsurance and underwriting spheres. DAC Beachcroft's lawyers are experienced in advising on civil, environmental, administrative and criminal actions as well as product liability issues.

Strengths

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  • DAC Beachcroft has a large team with extensive knowledge of the insurance market. The team is strong, well established and highly regarded for its technical and legal expertise.

    Insurance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Andrés Amunátegui
    Band 1Andrés Amunátegui

    Andrés Amunátegui

    Outstanding partner Andrés Amunátegui continues to be strongly endorsed by the market for his capabilities within the Chilean insurance domain. He is well known for his expertise in insurance litigation, involving contractual liability claims.

    • Andrés Amunátegui is a leading figure in the practice. He is a powerful presence in the market and a top lawyer.

      Insurance respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Roberto Ríos
    Band 3Roberto Ríos

    Roberto Ríos

    Partner Roberto Ríos has earned an excellent reputation for his capabilities within the Chilean insurance market. He regularly advises domestic and international insurers on a wide array of mandates.

    • Roberto Ríos's in-depth knowledge of the industry is evident. He consistently provides us with precise solutions to complex problems.

      Insurance respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingNicolás Le Blanc
    Up and ComingNicolás Le Blanc

    Nicolás Le Blanc

    Up-and-coming partner Nicolás Le Blanc receives strong commendation for his adept handling of a range of insurance mandates for international and domestic clients.

    • Nicolás Le Blanc is a very good and meticulous insurance lawyer.

      Insurance respondentLatin America

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