Jorge is a senior associate in the litigation and arbitration practice in the Madrid office with special focus on insurance regulatory law, insurance and product liability litigation.
In the regulatory arena, he advises domestic and foreign insurance entities and insurance distributors regarding law interpretation, product design and adaptation, contract drafting and interpretation, distribution schemes, authorization and inspection files before the Spanish Insurance Regulator and regulatory due diligence for transactions, among others. In relation to insurance litigation, he advises clients on coverage disputes regarding PI, surety, credit, W&I, cyber, D&O, E&O, unit-linked and MedMal, at pre-litigation stages and before the Spanish Courts. His experience also includes recovery actions and the development and implementation of innovation projects in the Insurtech field
His expertise is highlighted in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Expansión for Insurance since 2023:
- "Jorge has strong local market knowledge.", Chambers Europe 2024 – Spain (Insurance)
- "Jorge is fully client-focused, very reliable and fully understands our needs.", Chambers Europe 2024 – Spain (Insurance)
- Senior associate Jorge Etreros is noted for his in-depth knowledge of insurance regulations, product liability claims and litigation., EMEA Legal 500 2024 – Spain (Insurance)
Background
He has a dual degree in Law and Business administration by Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros (CUNEF), part of which was studied at the European Business School-University of Business and Law in Oestrich-Winkel (Germany). He speaks Spanish, English and German. He is a member of the Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid (ICAM – Madrid Bar Association). Jorge is a W&I insurance lecturer at ISDE Business Law School.
Experience & expertise
Selected matters
- a Mexican insurer on the incorporation of its subsidiary in Spain and obtention of the authorization from the Spanish Insurance Regulator to operate in Spain. Also, on continuous assessment regarding regulatory, product and coverage queries*
- a W&I underwriter on the coverage analysis of different W&I insurance disputes*
- a UK cyber insurer on coverage analysis of a major cyber incident in Spain and on the adaptation of the cyber policy to Spanish Law*
- an international manufacturer on the recall of a defective product in Spain and worldwide*
- a Spanish credit insurer on the defence of all its coverage and recovery disputes in Spain*
*Experience prior to joining Herbert Smith Freehills
