MERCOSUR - Argentina

Beccar Varela

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Beccar Varela advises local and international insurers, reinsurers and brokers on the formation, acquisition and divestment of insurance companies and the transfer and sale of customer portfolios. The team also handles regulatory matters; premium collection agreements; claims reports and contentious matters and litigation; and is a "go-to" adviser for online marketplace operators moving into the insurance sector. Insurance specialist Daniel Seoane leads the practice and draws on deep experience as both an in-house lawyer with global insurers and as private practice counsel. Agustín Luis Duarte, who represents insurers and brokers in judicial proceedings related to major accidents and class actions; and Daiana Mari (regulatory issues and claims reports), are the key names at senior associate level.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Agustin Duarte is always available to answer all the issues we have regarding insurance.’

  • ‘A very solid professional team that presents effective solutions in a timely manner.’

  • ‘Excellent understanding of client needs and the provision of  tailored solutions on time and in the right way.’

  • ‘The team is made up of lawyers with a lot of experience working with insurers, reinsurers and brokers. Advice is personalised and gives peace of mind.’

  • ‘I think what makes Daniel and Daiana stand out is their closeness to the client and their creativity and innovation when it comes to overcoming obstacles and generating business possibilities.’

Key clients

  • Grupo Sura
  • Mercado Libre
  • Galicia Seguros
  • Supervielle Group/Supervielle Seguros
  • International Credit Insurance Broker
  • Inmobal Nutrer
  • Cardif Seguros
  • Invap
  • Allianz Argentina Compañía de Seguros
  • Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance

Work highlights

  • Advised Grupo Sura on the sale of its surety insurance business unit ACG (Aseguradora de Créditos y Garantías) to Argentine investors Marcelo Figueiras, José Urtubey and Alberto Serventich.
  • Advised Mercado Libre on obtaining authorisation to operate as a representative of insurers and sell insurance products on its platform.
  • Provided comprehensive legal advice to Galicia Seguros to obtain the authorisation to sell its corporate building; the matter was complex due to a regulatory restriction on the building that had to be withdrawn.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Agustín Luis Duarte

Agustín Luis Duarte

Beccar Varela

He is senior associate of Beccar Varela. His practice areas include insurance and reinsurance law, where he advises clients in regulatory, corporate and litigation matters. Agustín also has broad expertise in corporate law, liability and tort law, and consumer law.

Leading individuals

Daniel Seoane

Daniel Seoane

Beccar Varela

Daniel Seoane is a partner at Beccar Varela, where he leads the Insurance Law Department. His main practice areas are insurance law and corporate advice.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Seoane