Rodrigo is developing a strong presence in the insurance market and provides ‘practical advice’ on a range of related matters, with a roster of prominent clients in the aviation and marine industries. The firm fields practitioners well-versed in litigation and arbitration related to settlements, plurality of policies and coverage denial, with experience advising insurance companies and insured parties. The practice group is co-led by Guillermo Puelles, who advises on claims disputes, coverage issues, and supervision and investigation by the Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Funds Superintendence (SBS). April 2024-hire Omar Córdova (previously at Osterling Abogados) also acts as co-lead, bringing specialist expertise in marine insurance and reinsurance. The team is further supported by Jorge Trelles, who contributes financial knowledge pertaining to the energy, infrastructure and mining industries; senior associate Sabrina Montoya, who garners praise for her handling of claims issues; and associate Fiorella Bustamante, a marine insurance specialist who joined in April 2024, also from Osterling Abogados.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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‘The firm works very professionally regarding claims recoveries.’
‘They give personalised attention in the recovery of claims.’
‘The insurance team has a recognised and respected track record locally.’
‘The team has experience and knowledge.’
‘Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados has considerable expertise in insurance in Peru, and they also understand the wider international reinsurance landscape. They provide practical advice promptly.’
‘Guillermo Puelles and Sabrina Montoya have considerable expertise in the insurance field and provide prompt, practical advice; they are also very pleasant to work with.’
Key clients
- Rimac Seguros y Reaseguros
- Mapfre Perú
- La Positiva Seguros y Reaseguros
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe
- Pacifico Compañia De Seguros y Reaseguros
- Axa Xl
- Cargo
- AIG
- Allianz
- Swiss Re
Work highlights
Advising Liberty Insurance Europe on the legal proceedings for damages in which it is claiming compensation for the total loss of cargo owned by the insured Anglo American Quellaveco.
Advising Rimac on proceedings initiated by Peruvian Air Force (FAP) against FRAM due to a collision of a FRAM-owned ship and FAP-owned seaplane.
Advising La Positiva Seguros y Reaseguros on the possible application of the shipowner's and insurer's right to limit civil liability to third parties under the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992.
Lawyers
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
Guillermo Puelles; Omar Córdova
Other key lawyers
Sabrina Montoya; Fiorella Bustamante; Jorge Trelles