OCAMPO 1890, S. C.

Ocampo 1890 is a premier boutique law firm with a distinguished 135-year legacy, recognized as a market leader in financial law with unrivaled specialization in insurance, reinsurance, and surety. We serve as a strategic partner to major global insurance and reinsurance institutions, as well as large-scale corporates, translating legal complexity into business certainty.

Our "Empowering Clients" philosophy defines our service model, moving beyond traditional legal representation to provide strategic, risk-oriented intelligence. By utilizing a high-precision communication methodology and rigorous financial oversight, we eliminate administrative and technical uncertainty, ensuring our clients maintain full control over their risk exposure, even in the most challenging scenarios.Key Strengths & Practice Areas

We offer deep technical excellence across the entire lifecycle of insurance and financial disputes. Our core capabilities include:
Insurance & Reinsurance: Comprehensive coverage analysis, claims management, and policy interpretation for complex, multi-jurisdictional risks.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Robust representation in civil liability cases, international arbitration, and constitutional relief (Amparo), with a focus on high-stakes, multi-billion-dollar contingencies.
Corporate & Regulatory: Extensive advisory on regulatory compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks, and transactional matters.
Emerging Sectors: Pioneer solutions in Cyber Risk, Insurtech, and Fintech.

Recent Work Highlights

Our firm is trusted by global industry leaders—including Mapfre, AIG, Zurich, HDI Global, and Tokio Marine—to navigate critical challenges. We have been at the forefront of landmark cases currently shaping the legal landscape in Mexico:
CFE Liability: Leading defense in multiple, multi-billion-dollar civil liability cases involving the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE).
Fertinal Dispute: Directed the strategic insurance contract analysis in one of the most complex and high-scale disputes in Mexico’s history.
Abkatun (PEMEX) Siniestros: Designed recovery strategies against retrocessionaires regarding USD 1.5 billion losses, in collaboration with international counsel HFW.

Regulatory Innovation: Established a legal precedent before the Ministry of Finance (SHCP) regarding the decoupling of real estate extended warranties from insurance operations.

Long-term Litigation: Managed the containment of a high-value judgment for La Latinoamericana Seguros for over 12 years, ensuring the client’s operational stability.

Global Reach & Vision

With a unique blend of generational legacy and modern legal strategy, Ocampo 1890 combines deep historical knowledge with cutting-edge expertise. We collaborate with leading international firms—including HFW, RPC, DWF, Beale & Co, and Sidley Austin—to deliver premium results for prestigious clients across a wide range of sectors, including energy, oil & gas, aviation, maritime, and pharmaceutical.