About
Provided by Kennedys
Kennedys' office in Colombia was established in 2016 and is best known for being a law firm with vast experience providing legal advice to a variety of local and foreign companies, especially on matters related to insurance, reinsurance, corporate, regulatory and contracts. Kennedys legal advice is focused on meeting clients’ needs to achieve their business objectives, in an effective and cost-efficient way. Kennedys is a law firm highly customer orientated, allowing them to establish close, fluid, reliable and long-term relationships. Clients have access to Kennedys Global resources with legal, regulatory, technical and financial presence and experience in more than 22 countries. Additionally, Kennedys’ clients benefit from a team of experts in litigation and dispute resolution as well as professionals with extensive experience handling corporate, regulatory, commercial and contract matters.
Insurance:
Kennedys is the one-stop law firm for the insurance and reinsurance market. Kennedys is the only specialized insurance law firm in Colombia that provides legal advice on matters such as claims, insurance disputes, coverage analysis, claims handling, recovery actions, handling proceedings on corporate and regulatory matters for insurers, reinsurers and brokers handling proceedings before regulatory bodies, structuring strategic alliances, structuring and developing insurance programs, assisting international insurance companies with the establishment of operations in Colombia.
Chambers Review
International law firm Kennedys boasts a renowned practice group in Colombia that is noted for dealing with contentious insurance matters, including administrative and judicial proceedings, as well as arbitration and D&O policies. The department benefits from considerable strength handling conflicts in the construction space.
Work Highlights
- Kennedys' insurance department assisted Amphitrite Underwriting with a total loss claim resulting from the sinking of MV "Garota I".
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kennedys has a flexible and well-rounded practice with a solid structure. It is an excellent firm that has earned the trust of the reinsurance market through its excellent work and market presence."
"Kennedys has a flexible and well-rounded practice with a solid structure. It is an excellent firm that has earned the trust of the reinsurance market through its excellent work and market presence."
Notable Practitioners
Mónica Tocarruncho Mantillais lauded by clients for her activity in the Colombian insurance market. She benefits from experience advising on a wide range of mandates, including liability and claims negotiations as well as coverage disputes.
"Mónica Tocarruncho Mantilla is superb, responsible, and personable. She is a great all-round lawyer who achieves good results. It is a pleasure to work with her."
Up-and-Coming Partner Catalina Botero advances in the ranking following market praise for her solid insurance practice in Colombia, demonstrating talent in fiscal liability proceedings.
"Catalina Botero's responsiveness and professionalism stand out. She is also personable and easy to work with."