‘A law firm with extensive experience and knowledge in the insurance space’, full-service firm Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos focuses on the construction and retail sectors, particularly in relation to fire, earthquake, robbery and civil liability insurance. The five-strong team’s recent highlights further comprise cases involving credit insurance and cybercrime. The group also advises insurance companies and insurance brokers on the development of new businesses, as well as insurance-related M&A deals. Litigation head Florencio Bernales routinely acts in high-stakes insurance disputes. At associate level, Trinidad Torres is an insurance litigator, and Daniel Washington advises on insurance policies.
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Testimonials
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- 'A law firm with extensive experience and knowledge in the insurance space.'
- 'A firm that is characterised by its provision of personalised service to clients.'
- 'Clients highlight the commitment of the firm's insurance and corporate partners to carry out new and strategically-relevant projects for clients.'
- 'A lot of knowledge of the matters on which they advise and permanent availability.'
- 'Takes the initiative to propose solutions that allow progress.'
- 'Great personal commitment and great knowledge from associate Daniel Washington.'
Key clients
- Ripley Corp
- Banco Ripley
- Isapre Banmédica
- Marsh Corredores de Seguros
- Guy Carpenter & Company Corredores de Reaseguros
- Isapre Vida Tres
- Banmédica
- Campbell Global Group
Work highlights
- Defended Isapre Vida Tres before the Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court against constitutional actions by its affiliates, which concerned an increase in the base price of health plans.
- Advised Banco Ripley on the tender of mortgage insurances, which included regulatory advice.
- Advised Bosques León, an affiliate of Campbell Global Group, on the renewal of business insurance policies.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Florencio Bernales