The Legal 500 Latin America 2022: Kennedys ranked in five countries and Miami hub

The Legal 500 described Kennedys’ “fast expanding Latin America practice” in Miami as “leading the insurance and reinsurance market."

Alex Guillamont, who leads Kennedys’ seven-office, 100-lawyer strong Latin American and Caribbean practice from our Miami hub, was reconfirmed as a recommended lawyer for 'City focus: Miami (Miami)'. He was applauded for having “a broad-based practice for insurers and reinsurers including hurricane-related losses, cyber claims and political and trade risks.”

Anna Weiss, the Regional Managing Partner for Kennedys’ Latin American region, was also recognized as a recommended lawyer for 'City focus: Miami (Miami)'. Anna is known for being "a prominent figure in the construction and engineering segment, notably representing insurers and reinsurers on claims and coverage issues, especially CAR/EAR, hurricane damage and property losses."

Legal Director Susana Martinez Cabrera, who is based in Kennedys' Madrid office was also recommended within the guide.

'City focus: Miami' recommended lawyers:

• Alex Guillamont
• Anna Weiss
• Susana Martinez Cabrera

In São Paulo, Partner Fabio Torres who was recommended for his work on 'Insurance (Brazil)' and was praised for being "Highly experienced" and covering "all areas of liability, including D&O, aviation, property, maritime and infrastructure-related claims."

'Insurance (Brazil)' recommended lawyer:

• Fabio Torres

Partners Mario Diemoz, Radoslav Depolo and Gian Lorenzini, who practice from our Santiago office in Chile were celebrated for assisting with the creation of novel insurance products acting “as the local representative to several foreign reinsurers.”

One market insider values that "Kennedys knows the Chilean market and the insurance business", with another adding that "they are an internationally recognized insurance firm and they have an up-to-date and specialized team in the field."

In addition, Senior Associates Pia Parmar and Daniel Silva both received the accolade ‘Rising Star’ for their work as regulatory specialists within their field.

'Insurance (Chile)' recommended lawyers:

• Gian Carlo Lorenzini
• Radoslav Depolo
• Mario Diemoz
• Pia Parmar (Rising Star)
• Daniel Silva (Rising Star)

'Dispute Resolution: litigation (Chile)' recommended lawyers:

• Gian Carlo Lorenzini
• Mario Diemoz

In Colombia, the team was praised for being “technically brilliant, characterised by [their] timeliness and conceptual depth. [The] partners and associates are respectful, diligent, and timely."

Mónica Tocarruncho Mantilla maintained her ranking as a ‘Next Generation Partner’, and was praised for leading a “strong team in advising insurers, reinsurers and reinsurance brokers, both in Colombia and globally on high-value claims."

In addition, Legal Director Catalina Botero was praised for playing “a key role in the practice and stands out for her work in the construction market.”

'Insurance (Colombia)' recommended lawyers:

• Mónica Toccaruncho Mantilla (Next Generation Partner)
• Catalina Botero

The team in Mexico was noted for handling “claims and litigation defence across all insurance risks, such as general liability, construction, property, energy, aviation, marine, life and health, among other areas.”

Recommended Partner Michael Hennessy was highlighted for his ”considerable skills and expertise in insurance and reinsurance coverage advice, as well as in insurance litigation”. Senior Associate David Gonçalves Fernandes was also noted for his “particular specialism in recoveries."

Partner Alberto Torreswas also recommended within the guide.

'Insurance (Mexico)' recommended lawyers:

• David Gonçalves
• Michael Hennessy
• Alberto Torres

In Peru, the 'top tier' team in Lima was praised for seeing “the 360° perspective ​​in insurance, which is not easy to find in the offering of other firms.”

‘Leading Individual’, Marco Rivera came highly recommended by interviewees for his expertise in the field, with one reporting that he “is a lawyer with a lot of experience; he can provide solutions to complex situations [and] does not hesitate to respond promptly and sharply."

‘Next Generation Partner’ Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza was praised for his advice on “property and casualty claims with niche expertise in aviation and maritime."

‘Rising Star’ Alonso Barreda also stood out for his “unrivalled focus and comprehensive offering of corporate, regulatory and dispute resolution for an impressive mix of top-ranked international and domestic insurers and reinsurers."

Other recommended lawyers in Peru were Noriko Hasegawa, who has been praised for being one client’s “direct contact since day one. She is a lawyer with extensive experience and great domain in regulatory matters. She provides excellent treatment and response times are almost immediate. The quality of service is A1."

In addition, one client noted that “Gerson Vega has demonstrated solid corporate and regulatory knowledge.”. Kodiak Semsch Gutierrez was also noted as an expert in this field.

'Insurance (Peru)' recommended lawyers:

• Alonso Barreda (Rising Star)
• Noriko Hasegawa
• Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza (Next Generation Partner)
• Marco Rivera (Leading Individual)
• Kodiak Semsch Gutierrez
• Gerson Vega

'Dispute Resolution (Peru)' recommended lawyers:

• Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza
• Marco Rivera
• Kodiak Semsch Gutierrez