Insurance - International Counsel
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
HFW benefits from a solid insurance department offering exceptional regional expertise. The legal team boasts an impressive client portfolio of leading insurers, reinsurers and insureds, with a remarkable knowledge of matters concerning the aviation and maritime sectors especially. The insurance practice group continues to assist clients with high-value coverage and damages claims and related contentious mandates.
Strengths
HFW is incredibly professional and deeply connected to the Latin American market. I really enjoy working with the team.
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson Christopher Cardona remains deeply involved in the representation of both insured parties and insurers across Latin America, especially in Colombia and Mexico.
Christopher Cardona speaks perfect Spanish, is very knowledgeable and has a strong grasp of the minutiae of jurisdictional issues.
Experienced practitioner Jonathan Bruce provides solid capabilities handling matters involving Colombia and Mexico. He boasts activity across coverage-related issues concerning significant losses, including within the maritime industry.
Simon Banner is a legal director within HFW's insurance and reinsurance department. He is particularly adept at handling matters relating to the marine, construction and energy sectors.
