Insurance - Colombia
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados is a prestigious law firm in Colombia that is renowned for its involvement in the insurance sector's most prominent cases. The legal team boasts a notable bench of practitioners who are frequently retained to advise on administrative proceedings and arbitration processes, including acting before the Financial Superintendence. Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados also possesses extensive experience assisting clients with complex damages claims related to the construction industry.
Strengths
Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados demonstrates outstanding technical knowledge of insurance matters, and the team provides effective responses and solutions. It is a trusted adviser to us, and its results are consistently good.
I value Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados’ support, as the team is responsive, approachable and highly qualified. It collaborates closely, goes the extra mile for clients and consistently suggests practical defence strategies.
Work Highlights
Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados assisted SBS Seguros Colombia in a financial consumer protection proceeding arising from a management liability coverage claim under a directors' and officers' liability policy.
Notable practitioners
Widely regarded partner Armando Gutiérrez remains highly active in the Colombian insurance arena servicing both national and international clients, demonstrating expertise in construction contracts and surety bond-related matters.
Armando Gutiérrez is an excellent lawyer and one of the best advisers we work with. He is a brilliant lawyer, highly structured and consistently sound in his opinions and guidance. He is among the best insurance lawyers in Colombia.
Armando Gutiérrez is undoubtedly one of the best insurance lawyers in the country, and his technical knowledge is exceptional. He offers a very high level of client service and delivers sophisticated work.
Front-running partner and co-head of department Ricardo Vélez Ochoa possesses extensive experience acting for clients in the Colombian insurance sector. He is also famed as an arbitrator in national and international cases.
Ricardo Vélez Ochoa consistently delivers strong results, supported by his technical knowledge of insurance matters and reliable response times.
Ricardo Vélez Ochoa stands out for his prominence in the insurance sector and his extensive track record.
