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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.

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Chile

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Band 1

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.

Work Highlights

  • DAC Beachcroft Chile advised Chubb on a coverage and handling strategy regarding a civil and environmental liability loss.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrés Amunátegui
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Band 1

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

Andrés Amunátegui is insightful and sees the wider picture. He brings legal and technical knowledge and experience to the table.

Andrés Amunátegui is excellent on all counts. He has in-depth technical expertise and handles complex matters like no other. You can count on him at all times.

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Roberto Ríos
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Band 2

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.

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Nicolás Le Blanc
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Up and Coming

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's legal expertise and great grasp of the reinsurance market allow him to handle claims and disputes with successful outcomes.

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Andrés Amunátegui
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Roberto Ríos
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Nicolás Le Blanc
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Up and Coming

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Guillermo Amunategui

Nicolas LeBlanc

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