Alfonso De Ramos

Partner Madrid, Spain

Leading Individual and recommended lawyer for 'Insurance (Spain)'
"Alfonso de Ramos has over 15 years of experience handling international claims, with an emphasis on professional indemnity, medical malpractice, environmental, energy, property and casualty insurance."
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Leading Individual for 'Insurance (Spain)'
The Legal 500 EMEA 2021
Recognised in the 2022 Edition of Best Laywer for Insurance (Spain)

Handled a claim against construction companies and civil workers responsible for the contamination of a river, which led to health problems affecting a large number of local residents.
Managed cases for electrical companies in diverse high quantity claims for environmental damages caused, for example, by fires resulting from high voltage cables and the defective installation of electricity in transportation lines throughout Spain.
Defended hotel owners in claims caused by issues including contamination by cleaning products, legionella contamination, defective installation of windows and malfunctioning of elevators.
Defended interests of insurer in a medical malpractice matter where a child was left with severe disabilities as a result of supposed errors committed by medical staff during birth. This case was both civil and criminal and an out of court settlement favourable to the insurers was reached.
Handled a €40 million recovery claim for the insurer regarding a fire in the warehouse of a major multinational manufacturer.
Handled a €60 million claim concerning the stoppage of service of a high speed train in Spain as a result of the flooding of poorly installed rails.
Handled a €60 million claim concerning the stoppage of service of a high speed train in Spain as a result of the flooding of poorly installed rails.

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