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Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados Offices

CARRERA 43, NO 36-39 ED CENTRO 2000
OFICINA 406
MEDELLIN
Colombia
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Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados > The Legal 500 Rankings
City focus > Medellín Tier 1
‘One of the most expert liability firms in Colombia’, Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados is considered by many to rank among the leading insurance boutiques nationally. Headquartered in Medellín — with an additional base in Bogotá — the firm is particularly weighted towards contentious insurance work, where it represents insurers, reinsurers and insured companies in judicial and arbitral proceedings; it demonstrates particularly notable expertise in environmental contamination, product liability, major accidents and medical malpractice cases. A former Supreme Court judge, founding partner Javier Tamayo JaramilloTestimonials
‘Tamayo Jaramillo’s team is a very competent team; their lawyers are very specialised, despite being very young, but they demonstrate their clear knowledge and security in the definitions, which makes the client feel clarity and support with the advice.’
‘In terms of customer service, the capacity for personalised attention and the involvement and management of various professionals on specific issues is noted; there are no gaps in the management of the people who attend the meetings.’
‘The team demonstrates specialisation in issues related to civil liability in all areas of law, with comprehensive attention in all substantial and procedural aspects of the issue until reaching the cassation. It differs from some firms in that it is prepared to defend until the appeal, a technique that not everyone masters.’
‘The lawyers of Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados are of the highest professional profile, we highlight the team’s follow-up and its ability to maintain excellent relationships.’
‘Undoubtedly, this is one of the most expert liability firms in Colombia. The team is up-to-date on the concepts, theories, and development of this topic. Javier Tamayo Jaramillo is an authority on aspects of responsibility, and his rigour is evident in the analyses that he and his team provide.’
‘The lawyers at Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados have a deep knowledge of procedural rules and substantive law, in addition to being people who are constantly open to explore different legal options to undertake the processes and the incidents that arise within them.’
‘The firm is widely recognised in the market for its knowledge and good management of insurance law and issues associated with civil liability. When you go to this firm, from the first moment, you can observe its deep knowledge and strong management, analysis and recommendations.’
‘Javier Tamayo Jaramillo is an institution in Colombia on the subject of insurance law. Likewise, I must highlight Laura Castaño Echeverri for her professionalism, knowledge of the subject and expertise.’
Colombia > Insurance Tier 2
Insurance boutique Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados is noted for its ‘knowledge and good management of insurance law and issues associated with civil liability’. The team’s emphasis on contentious work translates into a thriving insurance litigation and arbitration practice that routinely represents insurers, reinsurers, and insured companies in disputes concerning major accidents, environmental contamination, product liability, medical malpractice, and other matters. According to some, firm founder Javier Tamayo JaramilloPractice head(s):
Javier Tamayo Jaramillo; Daniel Ossa Gómez; Carlos Andrés González Galvis
Testimonials
‘The team is always available to address customer concerns; it prepares the topic of the meeting before it is held, which generates fluidity and efficiency.’
‘Lawyers are excellent at what they do; they are always ready to collaborate and meet our legal needs’
‘We value the experience and professionalism of the entire team of lawyers.’
‘The firm is widely recognised in the market for its knowledge and good management of insurance law and issues associated with civil liability. When you go to this firm, from the first moment, you can observe its deep knowledge and strong management, analysis and recommendations.’
‘Javier Tamayo Jaramillo is an institution in Colombia on the subject of insurance law; Likewise, I must highlight Laura Castaño Echeverri for her professionalism, knowledge of the subject and expertise.’
Key clients
HDI Seguros
Seguros Generales Suramericana
Seguros de Vida Suramericana
Compañía Aseguradora de Fianzas – Confianza
Chubb Seguros Colombia
Cemex Colombia
Sodimac Colombia
Aseguradora Solidaria de Colombia
Work highlights
- Represented Seguros Generales Suramericana, as insurer of the Hidrosogamoso Hydroelectric Power Plant, in litigation alleging environmental and sanitary catastrophe following the excessive production of hydrogen sulphide.
- Represented the interests of the insurance company engaged by the owner of the Sogamoso Hydroelectric Power Plant (Isagén), in relation to litigation initiated by the population living near the plant, who allege its development has negatively affected traditional trades.
- Represented Seguros Generales Suramericana in litigation stemming from three employee deaths during the construction of a bridge.
Dispute resolution > Litigation Tier 3
Lawyers at Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados secure strong praise for their ‘deep knowledge of procedural rules and substantive law’ as well as for being ‘open to explore different legal options’. The team’s prominent insurance practice is a significant driver of its contentious work, and it is predominantly recognised for its activity in civil liability disputes, including contractual non-compliance, environmental contamination, product liability and medical malpractice, among other market segments. Insurance specialist and founding partner Javier Tamayo JaramilloPractice head(s):
Javier Tamayo Jaramillo; Laura Castaño Echeverri
Testimonials
‘Tamayo Jaramillo’s team is a very competent team; their lawyers are very specialised, despite being very young, but they demonstrate their clear knowledge and security in the definitions, which make the client feel clarity and support with the advice.’
‘In terms of customer service, the capacity for personalised attention, and the involvement and management of various professionals on specific issues is noted; there are no gaps in the management of the people who attend the meetings.’
‘The team demonstrates specialisation in issues related to civil liability in all areas of law, with comprehensive attention in all substantial and procedural aspects of the issue until reaching the cassation. It differs from some firms in that it is prepared to defend until the appeal, a technique that not everyone masters.’
‘We highlight the team’s high level of knowledge in matters of substantial law and its support in all aspects of coordination of the process.’
‘The lawyers of Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados are of the highest professional profile, we highlight the team’s follow-up and its ability to maintain excellent relationships.’
‘The firm’s lawyers are very studious of each of the factual assumptions of each case, which they articulate in a professional manner with their technical legal knowledge.’
‘Undoubtedly, this is one of the most expert liability firms in Colombia. The team is up-to-date on the concepts, theories, and development of this topic. Javier Tamayo Jaramillo is an authority on aspects of responsibility, and his rigour is evident in the analyses that he and his team provide.’
‘The lawyers at Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados have a deep knowledge of procedural rules and substantive law, in addition to being people who are constantly open to explore different legal options to undertake the processes and the incidents that arise within them.’
Key clients
Bancolombia
Industrial Conconcreto
Centro Comercial Hayuelos
Guillermo León Gómez
GeoPark Colombia
Constructora Monserrate de Colombia and Constructora Monteparaíso
Norton Rose Fullbright LLP
Twenty Essex
Nuva
Emgesa
Consorcio HHA
Arquitectura y Concreto
Inhabitants of the Space and Asensi buildings
Promigas
Aluminio Nacional (Alumina)
Electricaribe
Fenoco
Eduardo Botero Soto
Procaps
Clínica CardioVid
Eficacia
Bienes & Bienes
Nerd´s kitchen
Gramalote
Coomeva Medicina Prepagada
Parque Comercial El Tesoro
Accenorte – Devinorte
Aeronáutica Civil
Esteban Uribe Mejía
Valorem
Shearman & Sterling LLP
AV Villas
Work highlights
- Represented the owners and inhabitants of the ‘Space’ building in a group action seeking compensation for damages caused by deficiencies in the construction of the building.
- Defended Aeronáutica Civil (the public entity in charge of air control in Colombia) in proceedings seeking damages following a plane crash.
- Successfully represented Industrial Conconcreto in arbitral proceedings initiated by Scala Ingeniería alleging breach of a contract for the construction of an industrial complex in Girardota.
Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados > Firm Profile
The firm was established in 1980 by Dr Javier Tamayo Jaramillo with the objective of providing specialized legal advice and representation in judicial and arbitration litigation in civil and state liability, insurance and reinsurance law, and transportation law.
Subsequently, the firm adopted the name of TAMAYO JARAMILLO & ASOCIADOS, and included new areas of work, such as advice on the celebration and execution of contracts, handling of class actions law suits, cassation suits and public contracting.
In 2020, Dr Javier Tamayo Jaramillo included as partners and shareholders of TAMAYO JARAMILLO & ASOCIADOS five of the most distinguished lawyers who have worked for the firm: Carlos Andrés González Galvis, Laura Castaño Echeverri, Daniel Ossa Gómez, Margarita Jaramillo Cossio and Luis Miguel Gómez Gómez Gómez.
Dr Javier Tamayo Jaramillo continues as founding partner and director of the firm, and Dr Alfonso Cadavid Quintero serves as a consultant in criminal matters.
Main areas of practice
Dispute resolution: The firm has extensive experience in the representation of its clients before the ordinary and administrative jurisdiction. Also before arbitration courts, including the preparation and opposition of appeals for annulment of arbitral awards.
The firm assists its clients in class action law suits brought to court in matters related with: land and air transportation accidents, collapse or ruin of constructions of all kinds, environmental pollution, earthquakes, explosions, floods, fires, defective or dangerous products, etc. During the last few years we have successfully represented companies sued for the contamination of the Bogotá River and for the construction of hydroelectric projects.
We are currently representing victims in several class actions arising from the ruin of several buildings in the city of Medellín.
Insurance: We provide advice in legal and technical situations related to insurance contracts. Particularly, the firm attends judicial and extrajudicial claims, objections and reconsiderations, among others, in matters of:
- Personal insurance: life insurance, personal accident insurance, hospitalization and surgery insurance.
- Compliance and liability insurance: general liability insurance (with all its special coverages, particularly product liability insurance), compliance bonds, credit insurance, directors and officers insurance, professional liability insurance, errors and omissions insurance, fidelity and financial risks insurance .
- Damage and property insurance: transport insurance associated with any mode of transport (road, river, rail, maritime and air), fire insurance, loss of profit insurance, construction and assembly insurance.
Our role also extends to assisting our clients in all legal aspects related to the insurance contract, including advice on the design and structuring of the insurance program, the handling of judicial and arbitration proceedings related to this contract, representing the insurer, the insured and, in the case of liability insurance and personal insurance, also the beneficiaries.
Likewise, we are adjusters in claims of all types of policies, particularly in compliance and liability policies.
Finally, we also advise on reinsurance matters (proportional and non-proportional, and the different categories within them).
Transportation: The firm’s lawyers are highly qualified to provide legal advice as well as legal proceedings (including arbitration) related to the contract of carriage of persons and goods, associated with all modes of transportation (road, river, rail, air and maritime), as well as all matters related to transportation insurance.
Contract law advisement: We are experts in drafting contracts for our clients, ensuring that their interests and needs are duly regulated. In addition, we provide ongoing advice during the stages of execution, termination and liquidation of the contract, drafting and reviewing communications, studying documents and issuing professional opinions at the request of our clients, all with a view to preventing eventual disputes from reaching the courts.
Fiscal liability: We provide advice in fiscal liability proceedings before all Colombian comptroller offices derived from fraud causing damages to the State, due to the public officials or State contractor’s conduct.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Liability in general | Javier Tamayo Jaramillo | tamayoasociados@tamayoasociados.com | +57 3014302595 |
Civil and State liability | Daniel Ossa Gómez | daniel.ossa@tamayoasociados.com | + 57 3006193178 |
Insurance | Carlos Andrés González | carlos.gonzalez@tamayoasociados.com | +57 3207261398 |
Transportation law | Laura Castaño Echeverri | laura.castano@tamayoasociados.com | +57 3193875094 |
Dispute resolution | Luis Miguel Gómez Gómez | luis.gomez@tamayoasociados.com | +57 3014198767 |
Fiscal liability | Margarita Rosa Jaramillo Cossio | margarita.jaramillo@tamayoasociados.com | +57 3164711751 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mrs Laura Castaño Echeverri | Mrs. Laura Castaño Echeverri has worked in the firm since 2014 as… | View Profile |
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Mr Luis Miguel Gómez Gómez | Mr. Luis Miguel Gómez Gómez started working in the firm in 2012… | View Profile |
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Mr Carlos Andrés González Galvis | Mr. Carlos Andrés González Galvis has worked in the firm since 2009… | View Profile |
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Mrs Margarita Rosa Jaramillo Cossio | Mrs. Margarita Rosa Jaramillo Cossio has worked in the firm as an… | View Profile |
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Mr Daniel Ossa Gómez | Mr. Ossa Gómez joined the firm as a partner on October, 2020.… | View Profile |
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Dr Javier Tamayo Jaramillo | Founding Partner | View Profile |
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