Insurance

DAC Beachcroft is a stellar insurance outfit revered for its ability to handle high-level cross-border mandates involving Latin America, particularly in Chile, Ecuador and Mexico. The legal team is routinely retained by an enviable list of insurers to advise on high-stakes disputes resulting from catastrophic losses throughout the region. DAC Beachcroft is also widely known for handling contentious insurance matters arising in the energy and telecommunications industries.

"The DAC Beachcroft team have a lot of experience in highly complex insuance matters. They are very quick in their responses, which are accurate as they are well aware of the needs of insurers."

"DAC Beachcroft are absolutely brilliant lawyers who provide very prompt services. Their technical expertise is excellent and I'm also very happy with their availability."

DAC Beachcroft advised a Mexican insurer on the insurance and reinsurance aspects of a securities class action against a Mexican telecommunications company.

London-based practitioner Anthony Menzies leads the law firm's Latin America practice, routinely advising on insurance and reinsurance claims involving Mexican, Chilean and Peruvian elements. "Anthony Menzies demonstrates knowledge of the Latin American market and of difficult situations, and provides a really good service."

Duncan Strachan remains active assisting both insurers and reinsurers on complex mandates involving key Latin American markets, including Peru and Mexico. "Duncan Strachan is an excellent attorney who is always willing to help his clients. He has a lot of international experience in highly complex claims and knowledge of various jurisdictions."

Mark Kendall has a strong track record in insurance mandates affecting the energy, consumer product manufacturing and construction spaces. He remains active in the region advising international clients on claims involving Mexico. "Mark Kendall has a good reputation in the insurance realm and he is active in the Latin American region."