Chambers Review
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Insurance - International Counsel
What the Team is Known For
RPC possesses a well-regarded insurance practice and enjoys a remarkable presence in key Latin American jurisdictions. The London-based legal department is adept at advising both insurers and reinsurers on coverage issues and losses in Chile, Colombia and Mexico. The practice group caters to a roster of clients spanning an array of sectors, such as power and mining. RPC also boasts additional expertise in insurance litigation proceedings.
Strengths
RPC are a great team of lawyers who are very strong in handling a variety of issues related to the insurance industry. They are always responsive and approachable.
Work Highlights
RPC advised six reinsurers on an insurance and reinsurance dispute related to damage to electro-mechanical equipment in an Ecuadorian power plant.
Notable practitioners
Alex Almaguer routinely advises reinsurers on high-value claims involving key Latin American markets, including Peru, Chile and Ecuador.
Alex Almaguer uses his experience, his commercial understanding of how insurance companies work and his cultural knowledge to get excellent results for his clients.
Up-and-coming lawyer Lucy Dyson demonstrates expertise in managing a range of insurance matters in Colombia, Nicaragua and Paraguay.
Lucy Dyson is a very good insurance lawyer. She is a key practitioner in the London market for Latin American insurance matters.