A market leader in the insurance space, Allende & Brea brings together expertise in corporate, regulatory, insurance and reinsurance law, the latter being an area of increasing activity; the team is particularly known for assisting international reinsurance companies expanding into Argentina. Another busy area of work for the practice has been Covid-19 related insurance claims, notably those related to the stagnation of work in the construction sector. Corporate transactions are also a core practice, insurtech being a particular specialism, with the practice group involved in deals across the region, utilizing its position as part of the Insuralex network. The practitioners are complemented for the ‘quality of their written work’, not least team leader Martin Arganaraz Luque, who specialises in claims, corporate and regulatory matters in insurance and reinsurance. He is flanked by key associates María Agustina Diaz and Sebastian Bonina , who are both also active in the insurance and reinsurance segments.

Held in high regard for its ‘excellent multidisciplinary team that gives constant support to all types of queries’, Marval O’Farrell Mairal is a stand out firm in the sector, with sources noting its ‘insurance practice is sophisticated, with highly skilled individuals in the area who know the London insurance market and its nuances’. The practice work across the spectrum of insurance and reinsurance matters, advising insurance and reinsurance clients on general corporate matters. Core strengths for the team include regulatory advice and administrative proceedings, reinsurance claims, M&A, marine and aviation insurance, and product liability matters. The group particularly excels in the defence of collective and class actions against insurance companies, as well as other types of mass litigation in the insurance space. The 13-strong team is led by go-to insurance expert Pablo Cereijido  who can draw on some 25 years’ experience and focuses on complex matters. Senior support comes from fellow partner Elias Bestani  , who has over 20 years’ experience handling claims, coverage disputes and shipping and admiralty cases; and key associate María Victoria Rodríguez Mamberti , who focuses on marine and aviation matters. The group can also call on of counsel Alberto C Cappagli , who has a 40 year trajectory in the sector.

Beccar Varela provides ‘pragmatism and humility along with years of experience and knowledge of the market that make the insurance team an excellent choice’. The firm’s insurance and reinsurance team advises key sector players and brokers on general, annuity, life, and policies linked to financial loans and services. The practice is experienced in the formation and sale of insurance companies, the transfer and sale of customer portfolios, corporate issues, regulatory matters and litigation in the area, including class actions. Insurance specialist Daniel Seoane has ‘experience as a lawyer in house, which adds an extra plus to his advice’. He leads a team that includes senior associate Agustín Luis Duarte, who focuses on insurance and reinsurance law, and advises clients on regulatory, corporate and litigation matters.

Specialising in corporate advice to insurance and reinsurance clients, Bomchil's practice also handles a range of related issues for underwriters, brokers and insured parties. The team’s experience includes litigation, unfair competition clauses and general corporate, regulatory and commercial advice to insurance and reinsurance companies and brokers. Corporate and M&A partner Máximo José Bomchil co-leads the team with counsel Néstor Belgrano, who advises on the structuring of new products, presentations to relevant regulatory agencies, litigation and joint ventures for insurance companies.

Nicholson y Cano Abogados’ comprehensive insurance practice covers corporate and regulatory issues, product approvals, reinsurance agreements and contracts with brokers and other distributors, as well as pre-litigation, mediation and litigation. The firm separates the department into two core areas: regulatory, corporate and contractual work on the one hand, and  the management of large claims portfolios on the other. Particular areas of expertise include the development of life and annuities insurance products, the handling of workers' compensation insurance portfolios, and the bancassurance legal framework. Corporate and insurance law specialist María Fraguas co-leads the team with Juan Carlos Etchebehere, who focuses on labour-related insurance matters.

Full service firm Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen is experienced at advising insurance companies on M&A transactions in Argentina, as well as defending insurance industry players in class actions brought by consumer protection associations. The practice also assists clients from other sectors in insurance-related work, including retail and energy companies. Mariano Grondona  spearheads the team and handles counselling, transactions and litigation in the area. He is supported by senior associate Lucila Guerrero, who focuses on aeronautical and insurance matters.