Renowned for its 'experience and marked knowledge in the international insurance and reinsurance markets', insurance law boutique Colin Vega Fletes Abogados is a regular fixture in the most complex insurance cases with Mexican law elements. The firm has close ties with some of the leading international law firms who refer to the practice for issues of Mexican law, while domestically the department is directly instructed by a plethora of multinational insurance and reinsurance companies. In addition to its Mexico City headquarters, the firm also has an office in Madrid, from which it provides advice under Mexican law to Spanish and European entities. A host of experienced, market-reference lawyers make up the team. Francisco Fernández Guerra Fletes is the name to note for insurance or reinsurance issues involving political and legal crises; José Luis Arce Fernández is an expert in corporate and regulatory law and its relevance to insurance sector clients; and José Luis Colin Vega heads the aforementioned Madrid office. Associate Luis Alberto Valle Vidal is a further key contact and especially strong on insurance sector dispute resolution, while matters relating to property, fire, crime and BBB policies are handled adeptly by fellow associate Raquel Adriana Aguirre.

Head of Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC's insurance practice, Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly's 'knowledge and analysis is of the highest level' and he is widely recognised as one of the pioneers of specialist advice in this area in Mexico. Primarily located in London, Hayaux-du-Tilly returns to Mexico on a monthly basis and oversees a longstanding practice that operates at the top of the market and which handles both contentious and non-contentious matters. The four largest insurance companies operating in Mexico (AXA, GNP, MetLife and Seguros BBVA) are all regular clients of the practice, seeking counsel from the firm's experienced insurance bench, as well as its finance team with whom the insurance partners collaborate closely. Luciano Pérez ('the best insurance lawyer in the country') is praised for 'his knowledge of regulation' in the insurance space and is well equipped to handle the gamut of non-contentious insurance matters, as well as claims, settlement negotiations, policy analysis and coverage opinions. Enrique Salcedo ('an extraordinary lawyer') is the associate level contact to note, while senior partner Julián Garza lends his expertise on transactional matters.

The specialist insurance practice group at full-service heavyweights Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. continues to advise on some of the most complex issues in the domestic market, acting for major players in insurance and reinsurance. The team’s workload reflects some of the foremost trends in the market, including preventative matters, innovative schemes for medical attention involving health insurance coverage, and a steadily growing range of corporate reorganisations. A particular niche of late has been the team’s advise to a number of Colombian insurance groups on their entries into the Mexican insurance market. At the helm of the practice, Leonel Pereznieto is one of the go-to names in Mexico, assisting with companies’ local set-up and acquisitions, the design of commercial arrangements and reinsurance structures, and the full range of contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. Counsel María José Pinillos and senior associate Carlo Romero both receive client recognition as ‘experts in insurance matters‘ and constitute the main support to Pereznieto. Pinillos can draw on 15 years’ experience advising insurers, reinsurers and brokers; and Romero has advised multiple insurers and reinsurers on contractual, contentious and corporate issues.

In February 2024 DAC Beachcroft Mexico bolstered its insurance law offering, bringing in three lawyers as it subsumed the Márquez | Castelazo boutique. Elisa Márquez joins the partnership and is a dispute resolution specialist with insurance experience; associate-level hires Beatriz Castelazo de la Fuente and Alberto García Cárdenas also have a litigation focus. They join a department that is led by Miguel Ángel de la Fuente, who has a focus on international matters and specialising in regulatory, corporate, M&A, finance, compliance, coverage analysis, product development and structuring new business in the insurance and reinsurance market. Senior associate David Gonçalves Fernandes is the director of the firm's regional recoveries hub (in Latin America). Fellow senior associates of note are: Alma Daniela Urquiza (litigation), Isabel Alvarado (corporate and claims), and Eduardo Sanchez (corporate and regulatory matters). Former practice co-leader Fabio Corominas left hte firm in August 2023 to new venture law+dgtal.

A long-standing presence in the sector, Hogan Lovells' Mexico City office fields an insurance practice that has notable expertise in the formation and acquisition of insurance, surety and brokerage companies. Indeed, securing authorisations to acquire and/or form insurance and bonding companies is a particular strength. The team is led by Carlos Ramos Miranda, whose broad practice includes regular assistance to insurance and reinsurance companies and brokers, regulatory issues, transactions and litigation in the sector. Omar Guerrero focuses on the representation of insurance companies in commercial litigation and insolvency proceedings, as does Monterrey-based partner Alejandro García González. Younger partner Luis Ernesto Peón is a further insurance disputes expert of note, while associate Andrea Tinoco supports across corporate and regulatory matters for insurance companies.

With over 130 years in the Mexican market, OCAMPO 1890, S. C.'s 'very well-organised office' specialises in insurance and reinsurance law. The department covers the full range of contentious and advisory matters in the sector, from corporate and regulatory matters, to litigation, coverage analysis and bonding insurance. A 'very diligent leader', Aldo Ocampo oversees the offering and is particularly focused on contentious matters. Younger partner Abraham Estrada is an insurance and finance sector expert with particular strength in litigation, while Marco Antonio Tapia focuses on analysing complex insurance and reinsurance coverage matters. Leilany Reyes departed the firm in March 2024.

Insurance institutions, brokers, and insurtech companies look to Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. for guidance through the insurane regulatory landscape in Mexico. Further services in the sector include litigation and the incorporation and authorisation of insurance institutions and brokers. The trio of Javier Pérez Moreno (insurance and reinsurance), Juan Bonequi (litigation) and Miguel Gallardo Guerra (banking, finance, insurance and insurtech), jointly lead the practice group, with Beatriz Reyes the associate to note.

The dispute resolution experts at Martínez, Algaba, de Haro y Curiel act for notable names in the insurance sector, with Axa and Metlife being standout repeat clients. Experienced practitioners in contentious matters, Javier Curiel Obscura, Daniel Ortega González and Javier Altamirano Hernández are joint leaders of the department, with Ernesto Palacios Juárez a further partner contact to note, particularly for material, moral, and punitive damages.

Ramirez Ornelas Abogados' strong dispute resolution offering has a notable presence in the insurance sector, acting for a range of insurers, reinsurers and claimants. Environmental liabilities and property disputes are among the particular strengths of the team, along with services cover policy assessment, and representation in contract disputes and insurance claims' litigation. Founding partner Gerardo Ramírez heads the practice and is an expert in -and veteran of- commercial litigation in Mexico, as well as having strength in bankruptcy law. Luis Robles is a further experienced name to note, while younger partner Fabricio Escalante is also a key figure for insurance matters.