DAC Beachcroft Argentina upended the insurance law hierarchy in the summer of 2023 as UK-based parent DAC Beachcroft LLP recruited Allende & Brea’s market-leading insurance team to launch in Argentina. With offices in the UK, Europe, Latin America and Asia, the firm is known for the strength of its global insurance and reinsurance platform, with its investment in Argentina further deepening its international reach. The practice services international insurers, reinsurers, reinsurance brokers and law firms and is known for its work in regulatory compliance, corporate issues and contractual matters, including those relating to insurance coverage, including property and casualty, technical insurance, financial lines, directors and officers liability and cyber insurance. The firm is particularly well-known for its track record in insurance-related litigation and arbitration, with transactional work also covered. Other busy areas include advising on aviation and maritime law, product liability, civil liability and institutional relations, as well as independent audits to assess the compliance of legal entities with civil and commercial regulations. The team is co-led by the exceptional Martín Argañaraz, a vastly experienced insurance and reinsurance specialist, and independent insurance expert María José Sánchez who joined the founding team as a partner and advises insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers and other clients on regulatory matters. A strong roster of associate talent, including María Agustina Diaz (corporate, regulatory, insurance and reinsurance claims); Florencia Lucia Marino (civil liability, damages law, insurance and reinsurance); Fernando Mondelli (civil liability, damages law, insurance and reinsurance) and Oliver Peebles (regulatory and corporate matters) provides additional support.
Testimonials
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- 'They are specialists in insurance, with great experience and knowledge of the Argentine market. They are proactive, and give quick and accurate responses.'
- 'They are a great team and provide personalised attention, quick responses and great knowledge of the market.'
Key clients
- Lloyd's of London
- Lockton
Work highlights
- Assisting German insurer and reinsurer Deutsche Rückversicherung Aktiengesellschaft with an expansion into the Latin American market and obtaining registrations in countries across the region.
- Advising Lockton Group on an expansion to the Argentine market and assisting with day-to-day operational matters, including corporate, regulatory, tax and labour work.