Insurance - Latin America - International Counsel
What the team is known for
Clyde & Co has a remarkable insurance practice with an impeccable track record of advising clients on sophisticated multi-jurisdictional mandates. The insurance department caters to an impressive roster of leading insurers and reinsurers involved in matters throughout Latin America, offering additional support through its offices in Chile, Mexico and Venezuela. Clyde & Co is routinely sought out to assist with policy coverage claims, as well as complex commercial arbitration disputes concerning the insurance market.
Strengths
"Clyde & Co are very strong from an international perspective, and do a great job in the Latin American region due to their access to significant matters."
Notable practitioners
London-based partner Lee Bacon has a strong track record acting for insurers and reinsurers across Latin America. His experience in the region covers mandates arising from a wide range of industries, including energy and natural resources, infrastructure and technology. "Lee Bacon is a good lawyer and human being. He has a long track record in the insurance space."
Stirling Leech is sought out to advise on insurance issues arising across a range of sectors, including oil and gas and trade. He frequently assists insurers with contentious insurance matters at the intersection between English law and the legislation of key Latin American jurisdictions. "Stirling Leech is one of the firm's lifelong partners and a veteran in the insurance space. He has experience dealing with matters across Latin America."