Insurance - Colombia
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Salazar, Pardo & Jaramillo offers a talented insurance department in Colombia that is recognised for its notable activity advising domestic and international clients on high-profile matters. The legal team possesses extensive expertise representing insurers and reinsurers in relevant judicial proceedings, including litigation. Salazar, Pardo & Jaramillo is regularly called upon to assist clients with the drafting of insurance policies and risk analysis.
Strengths
Salazar, Pardo & Jaramillo boasts a large and experienced insurance team, combining senior expertise with a strong bench of specialised associates. Its structure enables it to handle multiple complex matters simultaneously while maintaining continuity, technical depth and relevant industry knowledge.
Work Highlights
Salazar, Pardo & Jaramillo acted for Ecopetrol in a dispute arising from a liability coverage claim regarding an oil spillage. The matter was valued at USD35 million.
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson Gabriel Pardo Otero enjoys an established name in the Colombian insurance market. Gabriel Pardo Otero is particularly recognised for his strong litigation practice in the insurance and reinsurance spheres.
Gabriel Pardo Otero brings exceptional experience and a comprehensive vision that transcends the strictly legal. His role is profoundly strategic: he acts as a true mentor whose conceptual clarity and sound judgement guide the course of even the most complex matters.
Respected partner Esteban Pardo-Lanzetta is commended by market observers for his expertise in insurance disputes in Colombia, advising high-profile clients in the energy and oil and gas sectors.
Esteban Pardo-Lanzetta is known for his in-depth knowledge of the insurance and construction sectors, as well as his experience handling high-impact claims and disputes. His approach is rigorous and technical, with a proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and develop strong defence strategies.
