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Kennedys is the first global law firm specialising in insurance law to open in Peru. The firm's office in Lima is led by renowned Peruvian lawyers Marco Rivera Noya and Tabata Arteta Pinto, who combine their expertise with values built upon being approachable, straightforward and supportive.
The firm's local team of specialists are part of the wider Kennedys network and work closely with the Miami regional hub office and the rest of Kennedys' offices across Latin America, as well as the firm's colleagues in Europe, US, Asia Pacific and the Middle East who handle some of the most significant worldwide insurance and reinsurance claims and disputes.
Kennedys' are regarded as leaders, not because it has some of the most respected legal minds in their field - but because it knows it is important to be practical, commercial and approachable.
Insurance & Claims:
Kennedys' Insurance and Claims Practice represents clients in the insurance sector, including investments, having advised insurers, reinsurers, brokers and adjusters in a variety of legal issues related to insurance, reinsurance, coverage disputes, and claim negotiations. The firm advises reinsurers in property and casualty claims, financial lines, aviation, marine, construction (CAR), surety and life amongst others, with a value in excess of 1 billion USD to this date.
Chambers Review
Kennedys is a pre-eminent international firm with a stellar reputation in the Peruvian insurance market. The team possesses extensive experience advising clients on regulatory mandates, including the registration of insurance products and obtaining broker licences. It is well placed to assist with coverage assessments, as well as representing clients in complex claims. The firm is also called upon by a premier clientele of insurers and reinsurers to counsel on cross-border agreements.
Work Highlights
- Kennedys advised lead reinsurer Munich Re on an insurance claim presented by Mexican mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico, on account of damages to its Peruvian subsidiary Southern Peru Copper Corporation.
Strengths
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"Kennedys has extensive knowledge and expertise in handling complex insurance issues. The service levels are excellent."
"The team at Kennedys is always at hand, fast acting and agile in responding. I find that Kennedys manages to understand and meet our needs in multidisciplinary work."
"Kennedys has extensive knowledge and expertise in handling complex insurance issues. The service levels are excellent."
"The team at Kennedys is always at hand, fast acting and agile in responding. I find that Kennedys manages to understand and meet our needs in multidisciplinary work."
Notable Practitioners
Revered partner and head of department Marco Antonio Rivera Noya plays a key role advising insurers and reinsurers on high-profile insurance claims, the incorporation and registration of local subsidiaries, and complex coverage analysis.
"Marco Antonio Rivera Noya is an expert in insurance matters. He knows the Peruvian insurance market and its regulations very well, enabling him to propose solutions to any legal issue."
"Marco Antonio Rivera Noya's level of sophistication is very strong. He is a very capable lawyer."
Solid partner Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza offers broad experience advising local and international clients on claims.
"Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza is an excellent lawyer with many years of experience. He always proposes effective solutions and provides impeccable legal advice."
Associate-to-watch Alonso Barreda maintains a high level of participation in the Peruvian insurance arena this year, including providing assistance on civil liability, and property damage claims.
"Alonso Barreda is an A1 professional, knowledgeable and excellent in his analysis. The reports he produces are impeccable."
Senior associate Noriko Hasegawa continues to handle complex insurance work in Peru.
"Noriko Hasegawa has a lot of experience in insurance regulatory matters. She has noteworthy knowledge of the Peruvian regulations."
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