Insurance and reinsurance boutique Ocampo 1890, S. C. is ‘undoubtedly a benchmark both for its staff and knowledge’ and has a long history advising on corporate and regulatory matters for insurers, along with litigation and coverage analysis, reinsurance, and bonding insurance. Head of the practice and CEO of the firm Aldo Ocampo has specialised in insurance law since 1991 and is particularly focused on contentious matters - from claims, disputes and constitutional amparos, to arbitration and reinsurance contracts. Associate Abraham Estrada is in charge of the firm's insurance litigation practice; and Leilany Reyes supports across corporate and regulatory matters, along with ’up and coming associate’ Marco Tapia.

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  • ‘The Ocampo team stands out for its professionalism and knowledge of the insurance sector - Trends in claims issues, Supreme Court jurisprudence that affect the business, regulatory issues, etc. The team not only has excellent depth in the topics, but they also have a good policy to communicate and generate value from the information and recommendations that are constantly fed back to the business.’

  • ‘Personally, we have a direct relationship with Aldo Ocampo and Leilany Reyes. Qualities: knowledge, willingness to serve, communication, relationship at all levels on their part.’

  • ‘Ocampo is a firm specialised in insurance law. Its reputation in the market is well known and it is undoubtedly a benchmark both for its staff and knowledge as well as for its personal and sophisticated treatment. Technology begins to be one of its fundamental pillars or axes, which is why the firm is fully adapted to the present century.’

  • ‘When you raise any questions with the Ocampo team or require their legal services, the response is not long in coming. Behind this response is a specialized team with extensive and complete knowledge. Quick responses are appreciated. Other firms in the sector take time to find that added value that Ocampo's firm does not provide.’

  • ‘In general, the team is very well prepared and they give us an agile and reliable response to all the issues we see with them.’

  • ‘We have worked directly with the lawyers Aldo Ocampo and Diana Angeles with very good impressions since they master the field of insurance and all its implications, quick responses and certainty in the required advice.’

  • ‘Excellent team and service.’

  • ‘Aldo Ocampo is a first class insurance lawyer and litigator Marco Tapia is an up and coming associate and highly recommended.’

Key clients

  • Mapfre Mexico
  • Circuitronix
  • Berkley International Mexico Seguros
  • Kot Insurance Company
  • HFW
  • Philippi Puertocarrizosa Uría
  • AAR Agente de Seguros y Fianzas
  • Seguros El Potosí
  • Essity
  • RPC
  • HDI Global
  • SPP Institución de Seguros
  • AIG Aviation
  • DWF
  • Avla México
  • Inter, Agente de Seguros y Fianzas
  • Cotemar
  • ZPMC
  • CaptiveOne
  • Seguros Sura

Work highlights

  • Representing Barents Re as a reinsurer to Seguros Banorte, in liability cases for up to MXN$53m.
  • Advised CaptiveOne on initiating operations in Mexico.
  • Acting for an international insurer in litigation of discrimination cases.

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Aldo Ocampo