Gómez-Pinzón Abogados’ insurance practice continues to make inroads into the market, following the arrival of director and department head Consuelo González Barreto in September 2022. González Barreto brings to bear strong in-house experience garnered during roles at La Previsora, MetLife and HSBC (among others), and is particularly noted for her strong skill sets in corporate and regulatory insurance matters. Clients also highlight intermediate associate Carolina de La Torre, who joined from Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados in December 2023; she also brings significant in-house experience from an earlier career stint at Beehive Insurance.
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- ‘A very prepared team with a deep specialist knowledge of insurance in Colombia. It has made a difference in the way we handle claims processes before the relevant authorities, which makes me think that we have a high probability of winning in the processes that this team directs.’
- ‘Consuelo González Barreto and Carolina de La Torre know in depth the legislation related to insurance in Colombia, and their experience allows them to identify those relevant details to obtain recognition and payment of the compensation we are requesting.’
- ‘Gómez-Pinzón Abogados is the best firm to provide advice on large insurance transactions. Over the years in which it has been our adviser, the team has always provided excellent service, it is always available and lawyers stand out for their great experience in the sector.’
- ‘Lawyers are very professional and they always provide the best legal solutions.’
- ‘We value the team for its specialty, knowledge and expertise. Consuelo González Barreto stands out for her personalised client service; proactivity in the search for solutions and expertise in corporate services.’
Key clients
- Fontenegro
- Solunion Colombia Seguros De Crédito
- IPS Instituto Oftalmológico Del Tolima
- Reckitt Benckiser Colombia
- Partners Telecom Colombia
- Renergeia Colombia
- Chemonics International
- Edificio Belmonte I - Propiedad Horizontal
- Aldeas Infantiles SOS
- SK Rental
- Fundación Colegio de Inglaterra – The English School
Work highlights
- Advised Fontenegro on its application before the Registry of Foreign Reinsurers and Reinsurance Brokers (REACOEX) to act as a reinsurer in Colombia.
- Advised Solunion Colombia on a report concerning the feasibility of arranging domestic and international credit insurance in dollars.
- Advised Partners Telecom Colombia on the insurance aspects of a bidding process of a telephone service company, specifically on bank counter-guarantees to mitigate potential contingencies.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Consuelo González Barreto