Ramirez Ornelas Abogados' strong dispute resolution offering has a notable presence in the insurance sector, acting for a range of insurers, reinsurers and claimants. Environmental liabilities and property disputes are among the particular strengths of the team, along with services cover policy assessment, and representation in contract disputes and insurance claims' litigation. Founding partner Gerardo Ramírez heads the practice and is an expert in -and veteran of- commercial litigation in Mexico, as well as having strength in bankruptcy law. Luis Robles is a further experienced name to note, while younger partner Fabricio Escalante is also a key figure for insurance matters.
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Key clients
- Seguros Banorte
- Grupo Avalanz
- Grupo Fertinal
- Vial Assist
- Agrogen
- Cygnus Ocean Farms
- Grupo Nacional Provincial
- Zurich Compañia de Seguros
- Grupo Mexico
- ACS Internacional
Work highlights
- Advised Seguros Banorte in a claim against it for punitive damages.
- Advised Grupo Fertinal and Minera Rofomex on a $300m case against ING following a hurricane.
- Assisted Agrogen with a case against Axa Insurance, seeking compensation for substantial damages sustained during a catastrophic flood at its fertilizer manufacturing facility.
Lawyers
Practice head
Gerardo Ramírez