Lopez Saavedra & Villarroel is known for the strength of its contentious practice, advising domestic and international insurers and reinsurers in mediations, disputes, and arbitration proceedings, as well as on out-of-court third-party claims. Malpractice and product liability are other areas of expertise. Non-contentious matters are also covered, with the firm well-versed in claims management, regulatory work and representing clients before national agencies. A team of experienced insurance and reinsurance practitioners includes practice head Diego López Saavedra (maritime and aviation law, contractual and extra-contractual disputes), reinsurance specialist Mariano López Saavedra and maritime and aeronautical law expert Ignacio Villarroel.
Work highlights
- Represented an insurer in a high-stakes dispute with related to the timing of an insurance policy renewal.