Specialised in insurance law, Contreras y Cia's longstanding practice focuses on the representation of policyholders and insurance brokers. Recent matters for the ‘powerful work team' cover the preparation of legal reports for insurance disputes; out-of-court advice and judicial representation of policyholders during coverage conflicts with insurers; and assisting insurance brokers with policy analysis. Founding partner Osvaldo Contreras S currently acts as an arbitrator in international insurance trials, while José Manuel Madero and Osvaldo Contreras B co-lead the firm’s insurance litigation practice.
Testimonials
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- 'Up to date with changes and legal modifications that relate to clients' interests. They also reports events in a timely manner.'
- 'A highly experienced technical team that constantly provides analysis of the laws that impact the market.'
Key clients
- Grupo Patio
- Colegio de Corredores de Seguros y Asesores Previsionales de Chile
Work highlights
- Advised insurance brokers (affiliated to Colegio de Corredores de Seguros y Asesores Previsionales de Chile, ACOSEG and ANS) and their policyholders on insurance law and policy coverage conflicts.
- Assisted several construction companies with claims concerning guarantee policies.