Miranda & Amado leverages the expertise of its dispute resolution, finance, corporate and tax practice groups to provide a robust approach to insurance-related issues, providing expert advice on regulatory, transactional and claims matters. The firm is also well-positioned to assist both local and international clients, with substantial experience in cross-border matters. At the nexus of banking and insurance is team head Rafael Corzo, a recognised authority in the industry who is well-versed in the intricacies of its regulatory framework. Clients also benefit from the insights of counsel Eduardo Wiese, who contributes extensive regulatory and transactional expertise and advises on compliance and insolvency proceedings, among other issues; and associate Antonella Tirado, a specialist in regulatory compliance matters and bancassurance arrangements.
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‘The lawyers have knowledge and understanding of financial and insurance regulations, as well as strong communication skills. They can present and support their ideas at all levels (including officials from the Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Funds Superintendence (SBS).’
‘Rafael Corzo stands out for his understanding and knowledge of insurance and financial regulation, and is well-received by officials at the SBS. His strongest qualities are his approachability, empathy, and ethical conduct.’
‘Rafael Corzo has in-depth knowledge of the sector and the regulatory issues applicable to it.’
‘The partners complement each other very well in terms of their expertise and experience. They have been incorporating younger partners and associates without compromising the calibre of the firm.’
Key clients
- RIMAC Seguros y Reaseguros
- Peruvian Association of Insurance Companies (APESEG)
- AVLA Perú Compañía de Seguros
- Fondo de Seguro de Depósito del Perú (Peruvian FDIC)
- Transportadora de Gas del Perú
- Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute
- Zurich Insurance Company
- Bicecorp
Work highlights
Assisted AVLA Perú Compañía de Seguros with regulatory compliance matters for insurance distribution agreements, resolving challenges related to premium payments, and addressing observations by the SBS.
Advised Transportadora de Gas del Perú on the review, adjustment and submission of special clauses in insurance policies for natural gas transportation concession contracts.
Advised Talma Servicios Aeroportuarios on a cross-border insurance claim involving the loss of a LATAM aircraft at El Dorado International Airport in Colombia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Antonella Tirado
Practice head
Rafael Corzo
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Wiese; Antonella Tirado