Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Client SatisfactionMarval O’Farrell Mairal handles the complete range of insurance and reinsurance work, including major disputes and administrative claims, regulatory advice, reinsurance claims, M&A, marine and aviation insurance, and product liability. Insurers also turn to the specialist 12-strong team for advice on day-to-day corporate matters and transactions. The team’s expertise defending insurance companies in collective and class actions and other types of mass litigation is also widely recognised in the market. Insurance expert and market reference Pablo Cereijido leads the practice and has more than 25 years' experience in the sector. The well-reviewed Elias Bestani, a specialist in insurance, reinsurance and maritime and aviation law, is another stand out senior name; additionally, the team can call on the vast experience of former practice head and of-counsel Albert Cappagli, a 40-year insurance-sector veteran. A capable second line is led by disputes, shipping and admiralty specialist María Victoria Rodríguez Mamberti; and Matias Acrogliano, who covers claims and regulatory work.
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Testimonials
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‘Marval's insurance and reinsurance team is excellent. Lawyers who stand out from their competitors for depth of analysis, business knowledge and flexibility.’
‘Outstanding professionalism and responsiveness.’
'The team is unique in that it fully understands and integrates with the London insurance and reinsurance market. This means that, in addition to providing swift, accurate advice on Argentinean law, it is able to apply that to the commercial realities of the London market.’
‘Elias Bestani stands for his advice to London reinsurers and his ability to strategise to the benefit of his clients. He is approachable, always available, and enthusiastic about achieving the best result for clients.’
‘Marval O'Farrell Mairal's service has been top-notch. They have consistently been strong technically, easy to work with, provided high quality work product and clear, relevant and responsive advice.’
Key clients
- XL Catlin
- Allianz
- The Zurich Group
- Mapfre
- Marsh - Guy Carpenter & Company
- Assurant Argentina Compañía de Seguros
- RSA
- IRB Brasil Re
- Scor
- Generali
- Hanseatica Compañía de Seguros
- QBE Europe – QBE Management Ireland
- Andina ART
- BNP Paribas Cardif
- La Meridional Compañía de Seguros
Work highlights
- Advising reinsurer XL Catlin on a high-profile insurance and reinsurance claim concerning the collision of two public helicopters during the filming of a French TV show that caused the death of all 10 Argentine and foreign citizens onboard and the total loss of both helicopters.
- Advising Zurich Argentina Compañía de Seguros on negotiating and executing a highly significant 10-year bancassurance distribution contract with HSBC Bank.
- Representing international reinsurer Royal & Sun Alliance in a complex judicial coverage dispute brought against it by Sancor (insurer) and Punto Sur (Sancor’s local reinsurer).
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
María Victoria Rodríguez Mamberti
Marval O’Farrell MairalLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Elias Bestani
Marval O’Farrell MairalPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pablo Cereijido