Camila de la Torre

Camila de la Torre has extensive experience and knowledge in civil law, in particular civil liability and commercial law, with an emphasis on insurance and reinsurance matters where she is recognized for her prominent high-qualified work.

Her professional career has largely been devoted to national and international litigation, she is an advisor to foreign investors and business corporations and she has an excellent relationship with national and international insurance and reinsurance companies.

For many years, Camila has provided legal support in the insurance/reinsurance field, which allows her to anticipate concerns of foreign clients regarding the domestic jurisdiction. This work includes advising on coverage and defence strategies, and legal advice and representation during litigation in both the ordinary and national or international arbitral jurisdictions.

Camila has represented the interests of leading reinsurance and insurance companies who underwrite risks in Colombia giving advise them on the control and management of their risks. She has been appointed in several complex cases concerning losses covered under policies of Liability Insurance, Bankers Blanket Bond, D&O, Professional Liability Insurance, Aviation Insurance, CAR/EAR and Equipment/Machinery Insurance, among others.

She is listed as arbitrator category A at the Arbitration and Conciliation Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá with recognised development in numerous arbitrations, either as arbitrator or secretary of the Tribunal. Also, she is member of the Colombian Association of Insurance Law – ACOLDESE.

Endorsements

Interviewees are quick to point out the experience of Camila de la Torre in insurance and reinsurance matters. Clients note: "She is very precise and assertive, and demonstrates a thorough understanding of our cases." Sources go on to acknowledge her as richly deserving of her top-tier ranking. Chambers and Partners UK 2016 Edition, Insurance, Latin America 

"There is no doubt that partners Camila de la Torre and Gabriela Monroy Torres make an excellent team contributing to their firm's sterling reputation in reinsurance matters. Besides their work for reinsurance clients, the pair also dedicate approximately half of their time to acting independently as arbitrators and secretaries in arbitration proceedings." Chambers and Partners UK 2014 Edition, Insurance, Latin America

Since 2012, Camila has been ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as a "Leading lawyer" in the area of insurance, Latin America.