Renowned for its 'experience and marked knowledge in the international insurance and reinsurance markets', insurance law boutique Colin Vega Fletes Abogados is a regular fixture in the most complex insurance cases with Mexican law elements. The firm has close ties with some of the leading international law firms who refer to the practice for issues of Mexican law, while domestically the department is directly instructed by a plethora of multinational insurance and reinsurance companies. In addition to its Mexico City headquarters, the firm also has an office in Madrid, from which it provides advice under Mexican law to Spanish and European entities. A host of experienced, market-reference lawyers make up the team. Francisco Fernández Guerra Fletes is the name to note for insurance or reinsurance issues involving political and legal crises; José Luis Arce Fernández is an expert in corporate and regulatory law and its relevance to insurance sector clients; and José Luis Colin Vega heads the aforementioned Madrid office. Associate Luis Alberto Valle Vidal is a further key contact and especially strong on insurance sector dispute resolution, while matters relating to property, fire, crime and BBB policies are handled adeptly by fellow associate Raquel Adriana Aguirre.
Testimonials
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‘It is a multidisciplinary team, with a lot of experience in insurance and reinsurance, which makes them a very complete firm that resolves comprehensively in favor of its clients. In addition, they have the infrastructure to be able to respond quickly.’
‘The knowledge that they have of the reinsurance market and insurance products, especially in property insurance, few lawyers have that knowledge and Francisco Fernández Guerra Fletes has great knowledge of these issues, which gives him allows you to lead an exceptional team and provide great service to your clients.’
‘Experience and marked knowledge in the international insurance and reinsurance markets.’
‘Excellent analysis and negotiation skills. Practical guidance to resolve conflicts in an efficient way.’
‘It is a fairly efficient and compact team that stands out for its unique experience in handling complex insurance and reinsurance cases, including judicial and arbitration disputes.’
‘The international experience of their partners makes them unique since in Mexico most of the firms specialized in the matter focus on the regulatory and corporate aspects of insurance matters, leaving aside the international market and comparative law that impacts the day by day practice on those topics.’
‘Excellent team of insurance law professionals, with unique experience in the Mexican market in reinsurance matters and outstanding in the international market.’
‘Francisco Guerra Fletes is outstanding for his vast knowledge of the reinsurance environment, its practices, and provides strategic and practical vision that is highly valued by the in-house lawyer. Jose Luis Colin Vega is the perfect complement to his partner, he brings a very technical vision, with very strong negotiating skills and, in addition, very specialized knowledge in the international aviation insurance field.’
Key clients
- Zurich Cia. De Seguros
- HDI Global Seguros
- Bupa Global
- Kot Insurance Company
- Mapfre Re
- Seguros Inbursa
- Grupo Nacional Provincial
- Munich Re
- Swiss Re
- Lloyd’s
Work highlights
- Advising a transnational energy company on a claim arising out of damages suffered by an offshore pipeline in Mexican waters.
- Representing insurers and reinsurers in a dispute regarding FOD (foreign object damages) to aircraft engines and additional severe affectations to its fuselage.
- Acting for a real estate joint venture fund in an arbitration against a Spanish based infrastructure developer regarding contractual breaches and consequent insurance policy claims, relating to a $50m project in Mexico City.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francisco Fernández Guerra Fletes, Jose Luis Colin Vega, Jose Luis Arce Fernández, Raquel Aguirre, Luis Alberto Valle Vidal