First, can you please give us an idea of the sort of work your team has done recently?

The main goal of the legal affairs in 2022 was and still is to embrace and achieve the transformation of the legal sector. It has been a constants and dynamic process, which has been both natural and intentional. It was essential to be resilient while navigating through the evolution of processes — that has been our purpose as the legal team. In terms of compliance, the team is focused on the realisation of several projects such as ‘internal legal’, ‘broker’s approach’, and the ‘delinquent portfolio management’.

Our legal strategy was redefined in order for us to be able to carry out claims with figures over a million dollar, which resulted in 100% beneficial transactions for our company.

Recently, we have carried out administrative claims derived from a misinterpretation of some rules, against the government state. This claim involved significant economic recovery for our company.

What is a cause, business related or otherwise, that you care about, and why?

Occupational risk insurance in our country is under monopoly, and this is a matter of great relevance. The occupational risk system should tend a cultural development in labour security and health, without limiting exclusively to dependent working, but allowing complete coverage for all of the working population. This is a matter that we care deeply about.

In addition, prevention of occupational accidents and illnesses are crucial. Ultimately, the purpose of the system should be to increase security conditions and quality of life, rather than simply fixing the issue after it has occurred.

What can law firms do to improve their service to the legal department?

Law firms need to anticipate our needs, provide relevant training, becoming creative, exceed expectations, and achieving excellence.