Insurance - Colombia
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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 offers a deep expertise in insurance and procedural law and thanks to a team of outstanding and highly trained professionals, they offer immediate and client-focused response.
Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados stands out for the clarity of their advice in insurance, client closeness, the sophistication in defending interests and the strong sense of trust they consistently inspire.
Work Highlights
Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados represented Mapfre as insurer of Enel in an insurance contract dispute concerning the alleged breach of commercial offers, contractual obligations, and interpretation of contract clauses.
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 simply brilliant. He has the ability to explain complex topics in a very didactic way. In addition, he is an excellent person.
In my view, there’s no better lawyer than Armando Gutiérrez in Colombia. He excels in insurance matters and complements his expertise with broad knowledge across multiple areas and practices.
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 is an institution in the Colombian insurance field, and I have no hesitation in always seeking him. He has always helped us with complex issues and has deep local market knowledge.
Ricardo Vélez Ochoa is a decisive lawyer providing high level of sophistication and has the highest track record in the Colombian insurance space.
