Colin Vega Fletes Abogados
‘Able to break down complex insurance policies and regulations with ease’, insurance law boutique Colin Vega Fletes Abogados is a stalwart of the market in Mexico and regular counsel in its most complex insurance cases. Its client base includes major reinsurers Swiss Re Mexico, KOT Insurance and Global Aerospace, as well as a host of domestic and international insurers and insurance brokers. Francisco Fernández Guerra-Fletes focuses on insurance/reinsurance issues involving political and legal crises, specifically in relation to commercial crime, bankers blanket bond insurance, and directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. He co-leads the team with José Luis Arce Fernández, an expert on the corporate and regulatory side of the practice; José Luis Colin Vega who is based at the firm’s Madrid office, acting on cross-border matters; Raquel Adriana Aguirre, an expert in property, fire, crime and BBB policies; and associate Luis Alberto Valle Vidal, a specialist in the field of bonds.
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‘The team has been able to break down complex insurance policies and regulations with ease, and their attention to detail is outstanding. Their in-depth understanding of the insurance industry is notorious in their strategic approach to the cases they have handled for us, resulting in general favorable outcomes.’
‘In my experience, José Luis Colin has shown remarkable strategic thinking, navigating complex cases with ease and providing insightful solutions to difficult problems. Additionally, Jose Luis has a remarkable ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically which has been invaluable in resolving disputes and achieving successful outcomes.’
‘The firm's team of lawyers and professionals is highly technical and practical at the same time.’
‘The lawyers with whom I have worked at the firm have, in my opinion, a very close personal relationship and a business orientation that allows for intelligent and efficient decisions.’
‘International business awareness and pragmatic approach.’
‘Francisco Fernandez: experienced in crisis management and knowledgeable of the international insurance and reinsurance markets, mainly London, continental Europe and USA.'
- 'José Luis Colin stands out for his expertise managing construction and engineering disputes both before arbitration and local courts.’
Key clients
- Zurich CIA de Seguros
- HDI Global Seguros
- Bupa Global
- Kot Insurance Company
- Mapfre
- Seguros Inbursa
- Grupo nacional Provincial
- Grupo Mexicano de Seguros (GMX)
- Swiss
- Lloyd’s
Work highlights
- Acted for Cedant and the Secretary of Public Education in a reinsurance dispute regarding property policies following earthquake damage.
- Representing reinsurers in the Swiss market in a class action brought by more than 200 people claiming compensation due to civil liability after the explosion of a Pemex pipeline in Tlahuelilpan, Hidalgo.
- Acting for a real estate joint venture fund in arbitration against a Spanish based infrastructure developer deriving from contractual breaches and consequent insurance policy claims regarding a MXN$50m project in Mexico City.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francisco Fernández Guerra Fletes, Jose Luis Colin Vega, Jose Luis Arce Fernández, Raquel Aguirre, Luis Alberto Valle Vidal