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Latin America Guide 2023
Colombia Insurance
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Band 2

2 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP

What we do

Our Latin America-wide Insurance team provides an extensive service to insurers and reinsurers across the Lloyd's, London, European and US markets, 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.

What we are known for

A Unique Service for the International Market

  • 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 work with in collaboration with the rest of our networks of offices throughout Latin America, UK, Miami, Spain and France – offering a unique service on the international market.

Specialisations

  • Insurance
  • Reinsurance
  • Dispute resolution
  • Civil and commercial litigation
  • Corporate
  • Real Estate
  • Tax / Administrative

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Colombia
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

DAC Beachcroft is a well-regarded international law firm with an active presence in the Colombian insurance market. The legal team is experienced assisting major insurers and reinsurers with high-profile claims. DAC Beachcroft is frequently retained to provide counsel on conflicts relating to pollution claims, the coverage of D&O policies and civil liability.

Work Highlights

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  • DAC Beachcroft assisted an international underwriters group and insurance companies with the defence of a local Colombian cedent after triggering a construction liability policy considering alleged damages to an apartment complex.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Camila de la Torre
2
Band 2

Notable partner Camila de la Torre continues to offer significant experience in the contentious and non-contentious insurance arenas in Colombia. An appreciative client notes: "Camila de la Torre is responsive and very knowledgeable. She provides innovative solutions to complex scenarios."

Juan Diego Arango
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Juan Diego Arango
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Juan Diego Arango garners support from insurance clients in Colombia, with some highlighting: "Juan Diego Arango really understands our concerns and anticipates to the issues that may impact us."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Colombia

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Camila de la Torre
2
Band 2
Juan Diego Arango
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Juan Diego Arango
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Ana Catalina Restrepo

Juan Diego Arango

Clients

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Aspen Insurance Group

Axa Partners

Generali Espana S.A. de Seguros y Reaseguros

Hiscox MGA

Markel

Munich Re UK

Tokio Marine Kiln Group Limited

Industries

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Insurance

Litigation