Irma Rivera Ramírez
Partner
Brigard Urrutia
More informationBrigard Urrutia’s insurance group is distinguished by its ‘high-level commitment, quick responses, kindness, and availability’. As part of a full-service firm offering, its ’ability to call on complementary practice lawyers’ is also a recurring theme among sources. The team acts for a mix of domestic and multinational insurers — and insured companies — on the full gamut of insurance work, with distinct skill sets in regulatory, transactional, and contentious matters. Dispute resolution specialist Irma Rivera Ramírez steers the department and advised Bupa Worldwide on its reinsurance operations in Colombia, including on regulatory and contractual matters concerning health insurance products marketed in Colombia. Practice director Lucas Fajardo - who he focuses exclusively on insurance work, including regulatory, contractual and claims-related issues - was promoted to the partnerhsip in June 2023; he is highlighted (along with associate Iván Montenegro), for ‘delivering requests on time and with a high level of analysis.’
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‘All the members of the team were fully informed about the topic that was the subject of the consultancy and there was great coordination between them when carrying out the analysis.’
‘We appreciate that the team provides the ability to integrate various practice areas focused on different aspects relevant to the issue under consideration.’
‘I have no point of comparison since it is the only law firm in Colombia with which I have worked, but I can highlight the high-level commitment, quick responses, kindness, and availability of the team.’
‘Lawyers show strong knowledge and professionalism, with the ability to call on complementary practice lawyers, such as tax specialists. I also highlight its command of the English language, which in our case, being a US company, is essential.’
‘I work with director Lucas Fajardo and associate Iván Montenegro. It has been a real pleasure working with them. Always available and very close, clarifying all doubts and delivering requests on time and with a high level of analysis. Their commitment and level of knowledge is noticeable.’
Key clients
- Allianz SE Technology
- Coface Colombia Seguros de Crédito
- BUPA Worlwide Corporation
- Agencia de Seguros Falabella
- Cardif Colombia Seguros Generales
- QBE Europe
- Motorola Mobility Colombia
- PEI Asset Management
- QMC Telecom
- Starr Indemnity and Liability Company
Work highlights
- Advised Agencia de Seguros Falabella on insurance market regulation and schemes for new insurance commercialisation projects.
- Advised QBE Europe on its local reinsurance operations, including regulatory and claims matters, through its representative office in Colombia.
- Advised Allianz Technology on its establishment in Colombia to provide technology support to Allianz local insurance operations.
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Lucas Fajardo
Partner
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Carlos Umaña, Irma Rivera, Lucas Fajardo