Noted for its ‘deep understanding of risk management’ and ‘significant experience in the areas of insurance and surety bonds’, the insurance law boutique Colin Vega Fletes Abogados is a strong choice for all manner of insurance and reinsurance mandates. In addition to its Mexico City headquarters, the firm also supports clients from an office in Madrid, which is directed by practice co-head and ‘excellent lawyer’ José Luis Colin Vega. Co-leading alongside him are Francisco Fernández Guerra Fletes, who has focused his practice on contentious and non-contentious insurance and reinsurance issues involving commercial crime, bankers blanket bond insurance and D&O; José Luis Arce Fernández, who primarily advises on corporate law issues in the insurance space; and associate Luis Alberto Valle Vidal, who draws on experience representing bonds institutions and surety insurers, bondholders and beneficiaries in disputes.

Lauded by one client as ‘the most specialised firm in the Mexican insurance market’, the practice group at Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC is particularly well-placed to handle corporate, regulatory, transactional, compliance and product development mandates in the insurance space. The ‘specialist’ team is also equipped to provide contentious support, routinely representing clients in claims, coverage issues, arbitration, litigation and insurance and reinsurance recoveries. The firm also stands out for its London office, which is managed by practice head Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly, who splits his time between Mexico City and the British capital. Hayaux-du-Tilly draws on significant experience assisting multinationals, Mexican and foreign investors with disputes and transactions in the insurance sector, in addition to corporate governance matters and M&A and financing transactions. Also noted is Luciano Pérez Gómez, who garners client praise for his ‘unique understanding of the insurance market’ and handles the gamut of non-contentious insurance work, including complex regulatory, corporate and product development matters. The key associate-level contacts are Enrique Salcedo for regulatory, compliance and dispute resolution in the insurance sphere and ‘pragmatic problem-solver’ Mauricio López Melo, who focuses his practice on insurance and reinsurance, banking and finance, M&A and corporate law.

The insurance practice at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. routinely handles a range of transactional, regulatory and claims mandates in the insurance and reinsurance spaces. The team is particularly adept at advising global insurance and broker groups on setting up operations in Mexico, acquisitions and the design of commercial arrangements and reinsurance structures. Leonel Pereznieto steers the practice and specialises in corporate and commercial insurance-related matters, contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, compliance and transportation law. Carlo Romero, who majors on contractual, contentious and corporate matters, is the key associate-level contact. Following the January 2025 integration of litigation-focused Martínez, Algaba, de Haro y Curiel, the practice was boosted by notable arrivals that included civil, commercial, administrative and bankruptcy litigators Javier Curiel Obscura, Daniel Ortega González and Javier Altamirano Hernández. María José Pinillos left the firm in November 2024.

The insurance practice at Clyde & Co advises on a range of insurance and reinsurance claims, regularly assisting domestic and foreign insurers, reinsurers, mutual associations and P&I clubs. Key contacts include Arturo Arista and Daniel Ruiz.

The team at DAC Beachcroft Mexico, which is noted for its ‘responsiveness’, ‘commitment’ and ’empathy’, is well-placed to advise insurers and reinsurers on regulatory and transactional matters. Recently bolstered by its February 2024 incorporation of boutique Márquez | Castelazo, the team is also equipped to handle recoveries, subrogations and claims. Miguel Ángel de la Fuente Estrada steers the practice and specialises in contentious and non-contentious insurance and reinsurance mandates, M&A and financial transactions. Also noted are litigation specialists Elisa Márquez, Beatriz Castelazo de la Fuente, Alberto García Cárdenas and senior associate Alma Daniela Urquiza. Additional key contacts at senior associate level include David Gonçalves Fernandes, who acts as director of the firm’s Latin America recoveries hub; and Eduardo Sánchez, who deals with corporate, M&A, regulatory and insurance law.

The insurance group at Hogan Lovells is well-versed in the formation and acquisition of insurance, surety and brokerage companies. Assisting foreign reinsurance companies with regulatory registrations and operations in Mexico, advice on the development of insurance products and policies and insurance litigation constitute additional areas of focus. Carlos Ramos Miranda steers the team and specialises in advising insurance companies, brokers and managing agents on regulatory and contentious insurance matters. Also noted are Omar Guerrero, Luis Ernesto Peón and the Monterrey-based Alejandro García González, all of whom major on representing insurance companies in commercial litigation and insolvency proceedings. Andrea Tinoco, who provides insurance companies with regulatory support, is the key associate-level contact.

The practice group at Kennedys is a key port of call for domestic and international insurers and reinsurers on in insurance disputes, and the team, which is lauded for its ‘significant technical experience in the sector’, is also equipped to provide advisory support on coverage issues. The practice is jointly led by Michael Hennessy, who acts as the firm’s managing partner for Latin America and Caribbean and specialises in claims involving liability, energy, business interruption, catastrophic risks and operational policies in Mexico; and litigation lead Alberto Torres, who draws on extensive insurance litigation experience. Legal director Vanessa Vargas is an additional key contact.

Cross-border insurance disputes, regulatory compliance, policy drafting and coverage analysis are core strengths of the practice group at OCAMPO 1890, S. C. Aldo Ocampo steers the practice and covers policy drafting, claims management, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution, while Marco Antonio Tapia focuses on insurance and reinsurance coverage analysis. Recent arrivals of note include María Ana Silis Jaramillo in July 2024, who also handles insurance and reinsurance coverage analysis and draws on experience working at Zurich Insurance Company, AXA Insurance, and Seguros Azteca; and Arturo Caballero in January 2025, who specialises in civil, commercial, administrative and constitutional litigation and acts as the firm’s litigation lead. Abraham Estrada left the firm in December 2024.

Lauded for its ‘highly specific technical knowledge’ and ‘excellent communication’, the team at Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. is equipped to advise on advisory mandates, including the structuring and development of insurance products, as well as representing clients in administrative proceedings and litigation. Leadership is shared between Javier Pérez Moreno (banking, finance and insurance law); Miguel Gallardo Guerra (banking and finance, fintech, regulatory compliance); and Juan Bonequi (civil and commercial litigation). Gerardo Torres González has focused his practice on regulatory compliance, insurance law and transactions in the insurance space.

Ramirez Ornelas Abogados is a key port of call for insurers, reinsurers and corporate entities on environmental liabilities, property disputes, emerging digital risk and cybersecurity issues, and contract and coverage disputes. Founding partner Gerardo Ramírez steers the practice group and specialises in commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. Additional key contacts include Luis Robles (insurance regulations, policy structuring and dispute resolution); and Fabricio Escalante (bankruptcy law, insurance disputes, regulatory compliance and policy interpretation).