Commended as a ‘dynamic team that provides rapid interaction’, Dret Legal’s insurance practice continues on its upwards trajectory. The group added an impressive raft of new clients during 2024/25, including industry heavyweights such as Allianz Colombia and Willis Towers Watson Corredores de Reaseguros. Department head Julián Ávila secures plaudits for his ’extensive knowledge of insurance and reinsurance’; he specialises in non-contentious work, including advising on incorporations, regulatory compliance and new products.
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- ‘Lawyers go beyond the legal aspects and turn a problem into a business opportunity. Their knowledge of insurance is far superior to that of other firms we have worked with previously, and all matters are handled by the partner and their team.’
- ‘Julián Ávila has extensive knowledge of insurance and reinsurance, but especially reinsurance intermediation. He maintains excellent relationships with key market players and has intimate knowledge of the regulatory dynamics.’
Key clients
- Lockton Corredores de Reaseguro
- Oneglobal Broking Colombia Corredores de Reaseguros
Work highlights
Advised Empresa Metro de Medellin on designing the captive reinsurance company of Empresa Metro de Medellin.
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Practice head
Julián Ávila