DAC Beachcroft Argentina upended the insurance law hierarchy in the summer of 2023 as UK-based parent DAC Beachcroft LLP recruited Allende & Brea’s market-leading insurance team to launch in Argentina. With offices in the UK, Europe, Latin America and Asia, the firm is known for the strength of its global insurance and reinsurance platform, with its investment in Argentina further deepening its international reach. The practice services international insurers, reinsurers, reinsurance brokers and law firms and is known for its work in regulatory compliance, corporate issues and contractual matters, including those relating to insurance coverage, including property and casualty, technical insurance, financial lines, directors and officers liability and cyber insurance. The firm is particularly well-known for its track record in insurance-related litigation and arbitration, with transactional work also covered. Other busy areas include advising on aviation and maritime law, product liability, civil liability and institutional relations, as well as independent audits to assess the compliance of legal entities with civil and commercial regulations. The team is co-led by the exceptional Martín Argañaraz, a vastly experienced insurance and reinsurance specialist, and independent insurance expert María José Sánchez who joined the founding team as a partner and advises insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers and other clients on regulatory matters. A strong roster of associate talent, including María Agustina Diaz (corporate, regulatory, insurance and reinsurance claims); Florencia Lucia Marino (civil liability, damages law, insurance and reinsurance); Fernando Mondelli (civil liability, damages law, insurance and reinsurance) and Oliver Peebles (regulatory and corporate matters) provides additional support.

Marval O’Farrell Mairal‘s dedicated insurance and reinsurance practice provides local and international clients with comprehensive advice covering regulation, reinsurance claims, transactional work, insurance product distribution, marine and aviation insurance, cyber insurance and product liability. The team is particularly sought out to assist on contentious matters and has an exceptional track record when it comes to handling administrative claims and court proceedings, class actions and mass litigation in the insurance sector. The 'exceptional' Pablo Cereijido leads the team and has more than two decades of industry experience. He is supported by the highly rated Elias Bestani, who has a strong maritime and aviation law practice and also covers high-profile insurance and reinsurance matters. Former practice head and of counsel Alberto Cappagli remains available to the team when required, bringing four decades of experience to the table. At the associate level, maritime and aviation specialist María Victoria Rodríguez Mamberti, Matias Acrogliano, who covers claims and regulatory work, and Andrea Zaniratto, who handles claims and class actions, are the key names.

Beccar Varela advises insurers, reinsurers and brokers on corporate issues, litigation, class actions, product launches and distribution. The practice is particularly strong in transactional matters and is frequently sought out to advise on the formation, acquisition and divestment of insurance companies and the transfer and sale of customer portfolios. Regulatory matters and premium collection agreements are other areas of expertise, with the firm also recognised for its advice to online marketplaces expanding into the insurance industry. The practice is led by the highly rated Daniel Seoane, an insurance specialist who has experience working in-house with global insurers. Senior associates Agustín Duarte (transactional work and class actions) and Daiana Mari (regulatory issues and claims reports) complete the roster.

Lopez Saavedra & Villarroel is known for the strength of its contentious practice, advising domestic and international insurers and reinsurers in mediations, disputes, and arbitration proceedings, as well as on out-of-court third-party claims. Malpractice and product liability are other areas of expertise. Non-contentious matters are also covered, with the firm well-versed in claims management, regulatory work and representing clients before national agencies. A team of experienced insurance and reinsurance practitioners includes practice head Diego López Saavedra (maritime and aviation law, contractual and extra-contractual disputes), reinsurance specialist Mariano López Saavedra and maritime and aeronautical law expert Ignacio Villarroel.

Nicholson y Cano Abogados provides insurers and reinsurers with a full-service offering that covers corporate and regulatory issues, product approvals, reinsurance agreements, contracts with brokers and other distributors, claims management, pre-litigation advice, mediation and litigation. Transactional matters, including M&A and portfolio transfers, are also handled. The practice is co-led by María Fraguas, who leads on all regulatory, corporate and contractual matters; Juan Carlos Etchebehere, who handles the practice’s large claims management work; and Marcela Botta, an expert in life, health and worker compensation insurance. Partner Paola Pizzini focuses on automobile, property and medical insurance, with Ezequiel Matías Marcos (motor and property insurance), Carlos Gorostiaga (annuity products litigation) and Maria Florencia Korol (life insurance litigation) providing associate-level support.

Bomchil works with insurers, reinsurers, underwriters, brokers and insured parties, advising on litigation and unfair competition matters, as well as regulatory, commercial and general corporate issues. Corporate and M&A partner Maximo Bomchil leads the team, with the firm’s former banking and capital markets head Néstor Belgrano, who now serves as of counsel, also available to share his more than three decades of experience handling product structuring, joint ventures, litigation and regulatory work.

Bulló Abogados has a strong focus on the insurance and reinsurance sector and is best known for its work on contentious matters, including class actions, arbitration and high volume claims management. Partners Javier Augusto Santiere and Daniel Bautista Guffanti are the main points of contact. Former practice head Carlos Estebenet has departed and now works as a sole practitioner.

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen is best known for supporting insurance clients in transactional matters, handling M&A work as well as due diligence reviews analysing insurance coverage and active claims brought against insurers. Contentious matters are also covered, with the team representing clients facing class actions led by consumer protection associations. The team also supports insured parties making claims against insurers, from initial stages through to judicial claims. The practice is co-led by formidable transactional and litigation partner Mariano Grondona and the well-reviewed Lucila Guerrero, who was raised to the partnership at the start of 2024 and covers insurance as well as commercial and aviation matters.

Insurers call on Zapiola Guerrico & Asociados for expert advice in negotiations and litigation at all levels, including before the National Supreme Court. The team is also known for managing large claims portfolios, as well as its insurtech expertise, where it handles personal data, algorithm bias, discrimination and civil liability issues. Well-known litigator Martin Zapiola Guerrico is the practice head, with litigation-focused associates Gonzalo Giussani and Julieta Donozo rounding out the core team.

Allende & Brea is led by Santiago Sturla, who covers insurance and reinsurance as part of a wider corporate and company law practice. Litigation and arbitration partner David Gurfinkel is another key name. 2023 saw former practice head Martín Argañaraz, key associate María Agustina Diaz and Florencia Marino departing the team for DAC Beachcroft Argentina with Sebastian Bonina and Laura Santanatoglia leaving to take up in-house positions.

Estudio Bunge‘s insurance practice supports clients in operational and regulatory matters, including the sale, incorporation and acquisition of local insurers. The firm handles work related to underwriting, the handling of losses, recoveries, reinsurance, the development and customisation of policies and the registration of reinsurers and agents of foreign reinsurance companies. The firm has been particularly active in contentious matters, advising insurers on various lawsuits and alternative dispute resolution processes. The practice is co-led by Donaldo Smith Sanchez, who advises insurers in litigation, judicial disputes and arbitrations, disputes and surety insurance expert Nicolás Repila and Juan Cornejo, who handles underwriting, claims and judicial disputes and arbitration work.