Insurance lawyers at Ariza & Marin are valued for their ‘attention to detail, agility, efficiency and effectiveness’. The insurance team draws on the wider firm’s robust dispute resolution and projects practices to concentrate on insurance litigation involving construction issues, where it acts for both insurers and insured entities. Senior associate Luis Felipe Estrada spearheads the department and contributes ’technical expertise and academic rigour’; as a former in-house counsel for Seguros Sura, he additionally brings significant hands-on experience to his role.
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‘A team of lawyers who approach each case in a unique and specialised manner, with complete objectivity and agility, always exploring all possible options and with impeccable human talent.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their attention to detail, agility, efficiency and effectiveness.’
‘Ariza and Marin demonstrates deep knowledge of insurance law, and its expertise has resulted in excellent decision-making for our policyholders in their D&O policy. The outcome was far superior to that of other firms consulted in previous cases.’
‘As a novelty, the team emphasises the importance and convenience of direct settlements over judicial litigation, given the differences in costs, timeliness, and expense for the parties involved.’
‘The team, and particularly attorney Luis Felipe Estrada, demonstrates not only technical expertise and academic rigour, but also empathy with the feelings and needs of policyholders, achieving excellent results.’
‘A firm that demonstrates extensive technical knowledge and legal judgment in its insurance practice to handle cases in the most professional manner.’
Key clients
- Willis Towers Corredores de Seguros
- Berkley International Seguros Colombia
- Compañía Mundial de Seguros
- O-Tek Central
- La Equidad Seguros Generales
- Ingeniería Inmobiliaria
Work highlights
Represented Berkley International Seguros Colombia in legal proceedings across the country arising from performance bonds.
Represented Compañía Mundial de Seguros in 110 contractual sanction proceedings.
Represented O-Tek Central before an arbitral tribunal to obtain the coverage of a surety bond, which was denied by the insurance company, due to stability failures at a construction site.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Luis Felipe Estrada