Colin Vega Fletes Abogados > Mexico City, Mexico > Firm Profile
Colin Vega Fletes Abogados Offices
BOULEVARD MANUEAL ÁVILA CAMACHO 76 - 203
LOMAS DE CHAPULTEPEC - 11000
CIUDAD DE MEXICO
Mexico
Colin Vega Fletes Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Mexico > Insurance Tier 1
‘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.Practice head(s):
Francisco Fernández Guerra Fletes; Jose Luis Colin Vega; Jose Luis Arce Fernández; Raquel Aguirre; Luis Alberto Valle Vidal
Testimonials
‘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.
Colin Vega Fletes Abogados > Firm Profile
COLIN VEGA FLETES is the go to firm in Mexico for insurance and reinsurance, bonds, dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration, legal cooperation, crisis and risk management matters.
With over 20 years’ experience, our lawyers are constantly involved in complex claims at a national and international level. This expertise ensures that we specifically tailor our advice to the needs of involved parties within the market.
Our widespread expertise in both the local and international sectors, where we defend insurance, reinsurance and bonding companies, has placed us in a market leading position. This allows us to envisage better than anyone the needs, difficulties, strengths and weaknesses of all parties involved in a dispute in Latin America, and specifically in Mexico. This means COLIN VEGA FLETES is able to develop unique strategies for both our international and domestic clients.
COLIN VEGA FLETES has obtained extensive experience in handling complex cases. As an independent and truly versatile firm, we have developed close cooperation with local and international firms world-wide, specifically in American, European and Asian jurisdictions. The result is an excellent partnership network that enables us to better service our clients wherever they do business.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Managing Partner / Mexico | Francisco Fernandez Guerra Fletes | ffletes@colinvegafletes.com | +52 55 26 23 06 12 |
| Managing Partner / Spain | Jose Luis Colin Vega | jlcolin@colinvegafletes.com | +52 55 26 23 06 12 |
| Partner - Head of Corporate | Jose Luis Arce Fernandez | jlarce@colinvegafletes.com | +52 55 26 23 06 12 |
| Partner - Insurance & Reinsurance | Raquel Aguirre García | raguirre@colinvegafletes.com | +52 55 9199 2370 |
| Partner - Litigation | Luis A. Valle Vidal | lvalle@colinvegafletes.com | +52 55 2743 2375 |
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Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Raquel A. Aguirre García | Partner | View Profile |
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José Luis Arce Fernández | Partner | View Profile |
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José Luis Colin Vega | Managing Partner – Madrid | View Profile |
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Francisco Fernández G. Fletes | Managing Partner – Mexico | View Profile |
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Luis A. Valle Vidal | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Vito Ernesto Ramírez Cervantes : Associate Teresa Pérez Lizardi : Associate :Languages
Espanol English (fluent)Memberships
AIDA International Insurance Law Association a worldwide network of independent law firms covering more than 100 countries; exclusive member of Meritas. Harmonie group- Insurance