
The practice group at Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC advises across the full insurance lifecycle, including product structuring, regulatory authorisation, insurance-related M&A, large-loss claims, reinsurance recoveries and international arbitration. The team represents insurers and policyholders in complex coverage disputes across sectors such as agribusiness, energy, infrastructure and financial services, and advises insurers, reinsurers and intermediaries on regulatory exposure, compliance and market conduct matters. It also supports on insurance-driven M&A transactions and portfolio transfers, and assists insurers, reinsurers and financial sponsors with market-entry and expansion strategies in Mexico. Practice head Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly divides his time between Mexico City and the firm’s London office, and specialises in insurance dispute resolution, product development, and regulatory and transactional matters in the sector. Also noted is Luciano Pérez Gómez, who focuses on non-contentious insurance and reinsurance law, compliance, and corporate and M&A matters. The name to note at associate level is Mauricio López Melo, who advises regulated and non-regulated entities and private institutions on their regulatory obligations in Mexico. Associate Enrique Salcedo left the firm in June 2025; however, associate Andrea Tinoco joined in February 2026 from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader.
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- It's one of the few firms that truly understands insurance. Their deliverables are of exceptional quality.
- Luciano Pérez is a true master in the field of insurance.
- They are extraordinary professionals who always act with kindness and respect.
- The NHG insurance team is outstanding. The service is highly professional and punctual. Every member of the team works flawlessly.
- Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly is very knowledgeable about the local market.
Key clients
- AON Risk Solution
- BUPA México
- Grupo Nacional Provincial
- Mapfre Mexico
- Sofía Salud
- Metlife
- Assekuransa
- Autocom
- BNP Paribas Cardif México
- Grupo HIR
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance
- Momento Seguros
Work highlights
Advised Starr Insurance Companies on the structuring and implementation of one of the first fully integrated managing general agent (MGA) models in the Mexican insurance market.
Advised Olé Life on launching its insurance operations in Mexico, including structuring a joint venture with Aseguradora Patrimonial under a fronting reinsurance model and registering Olé Insurance Group Corp I.I. as a foreign reinsurer.
Advised Insurtech Sofía on the structuring of its $13.5m investment round.
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Practice head
Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly
Other key lawyers
Luciano Pérez Gómez; Mauricio López Melo; Andrea Tinoco

