José María Pimentel

José María specialises in defending personal injury and professional indemnity related claims advising local and international reinsurers. In particular he has a wide experience in representing insurers of hotel chains and tour operators, both in local and foreign proceedings. He has also handled major aviation claims.

José María’s expertise has been focused on cover advice and claims handling in connection with a wide variety of claims involving personal injury, professional indemnity and construction.

He has been involved in many proceedings providing advice to foreign Courts on the Spanish Insurance Law and practice. In particular, he has produced legal opinions on the particularities of the personal injury assessment in Spain.

He is also trusted by prestigious companies and he regularly advises local insurers and Lloyd's syndicates on professional indemnity claims, and he has a deep experience in representing insurers before the civil, criminal and labour courts. He has also advised in drafting and adapting policies into the Spanish law.

José María has written several articles on personal injury litigation and liability matters for both Spanish and English publications and he is also a usual lecturer on several professional forums.