- Associate-to-watch and notable practitioner for 'International Counsel'
"Associate-to-watch Lorena Avila enjoys expertise handling insurance matters in Argentina, Chile and Ecuador. 'She is a good lawyer,' recognises a peer, whilst a client points out: 'Lorena Avila is a careful and helpful practitioner.'"
Chambers Latin America 2023
Qualification
- Qualified in Venezuela in 2005
- Foreign Legal Consultant, not authorized to practice Florida law; per the Florida BAR.
Lorena works for major insurers and reinsurers on large and complex claims in Venezuela and Latin America. Her experience is also focused on regulatory matters and providing legal assistance to international reinsurers and intermediaries to comply with the regulatory framework for insurance activity in Latin America. Lorena is also a member of our Caribbean practice team. In addition, Lorena handles medical malpractice claims.
Before joining Kennedys in 2012, Lorena worked for a boutique law firm in Venezuela for six years and she has more than 10 years of legal experience in Latin America.
Lorena is the main researcher for the third edition of The Guide of insurance and reinsurance law in Latin America and Iberian Peninsula.