Highly regarded for its capability in cross-border matters, Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s ‘extensive international presence, especially in Latin America, serves as a distinct advantage’, according to some. The group is a first port of call for major multinational and domestic clients looking for representation in high-stakes antitrust investigations, merger reviews and competition litigation, particularly cases with an international dimension. Department head Carolina Pardo is a go-to expert for competition law in Colombia — and the wider Latin American region — with a strong record across the full gamut of related matters, including compliance issues, merger reviews and administrative investigations. Among her recent highlights, Pardo represented Mastercard in an investigation by the competition regulator, the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC), into allegedly anti-competitive conduct in the card payments market. Up-and-coming competition specialist Angélica Navarro stands out for her strong regulatory background; she was formerly an adviser at the SIC, where she was involved in several significant cartel investigations. At associate level, the team draws on accomplished senior Carlos Arboleda, who provides dedicated support to the competition and antitrust group; and senior Julieth Sanclemente, who joined in August 2024 from Garrigues and advises on a mix of competition law, consumer protection and data protection. Compliance and competition law-focused senior associate Luís Alberto Castell left the firm in June 2024.

According to satisfied clients, Brigard Urrutia’s competition and antitrust team ‘does not get lost in theoretical abstractions, but rather provides direct and actionable advice’. The firm’s dominant corporate practice ensures that it is routinely involved in major control procedures before the SIC and the Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil), including large-scale cases with a cross-border element, where it often works closely with leading global firms. Additionally, the group leverages extensive experience in antitrust investigations, competition litigation and leniency agreements. Department head Alejandro Garcia de Brigard receives strong reviews for his pragmatic approach and commercial acumen, which combine to frame his ‘valuable insights and contributions to decision-making processes’. Among Garcia’s recent matters, he represented Uber in an investigation conducted by the SIC into alleged violations of competition law, while he has also handled merger reviews on behalf of Millicom International Cellular, Compass Group and Schlumberger, among others. Director and practice co-ordinator Nicolás Cardona was formerly a lawyer at the SIC and is recommended for his ‘in-depth knowledge of the system, regulations, and authorities’. The team additionally draws on dual-qualified (New York/Colombia) senior associate Olga Maria Mutis, who joined in May 2024 from the Kozolchyk National Law Center — a US-based non-profit legal research and development institution.

‘A team of strategic lawyers focused on the needs of the business’, Esguerra JHR is a go-to firm for sophisticated regulatory issues, including complex competition and antitrust matters. The full-service practice stands out for its involvement in many of the country’s most high-stakes investigations — including cases concerning cartels, bid-rigging and abuse of dominant position — while it also shines in unfair competition litigation, merger reviews, and consumer and data protection issues. Widely regarded as a reference for competition law in Colombia, Alfonso Miranda ‘contributes a long professional and academic career’. Miranda recently paired up with talented next-generation partner Daniel Beltrán to represent Ocensa (part of the Ecopetrol Group) in an antitrust investigation launched against Ecopetrol Group companies for allegedly participating in bid-rigging practices for the acquisition of transport-by-helicopter services. Rounding out the key competition partners is ‘expert litigator’ Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos, who recently acted in conjunction with Miranda to represent Comcel in the first-ever antitrust investigation in Colombia regarding alleged sham litigation. At associate level, the department additionally draws on David Cotrina, who was promoted to associate practice manager in February 2024; he supports on a broad range of competition litigation, investigations, merger reviews and consumer protection matters.

‘Experts in handling high-profile and highly complex cases’, Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law is widely hailed for its specialist focus and high-level experience on cutting-edge competition law matters. The group is equipped to support on the full spectrum of related work but it is particularly sought after for its adept management of antitrust investigations, competition litigation and compliance issues. Additionally, the firm’s recent creation of an alliance with four other Colombian boutiques — to form ‘Signature Legal Group’ — provides the team with the ability to draw on complementary specialists in compliance and white-collar crime, M&A and tax law, among other areas. Firm founder and competition specialist Gabriel Ibarra ranks ‘among the most renowned lawyers in the country’, according to many. Ibarra co-leads the department alongside Ana Lucía Parra, highlighted for her ‘professional rigour’, and Alejandro Ibarra, who offers a ‘creative approach’. All three co-heads teamed up to represent the interests of PayU Colombia in an administrative investigation against Visa and Mastercard concerning allegedly anti-competitive conduct in the payment cards market. At associate level, October 2024 saw the arrival of senior Gustavo Ibarra from Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría, following the August departure of Carlos Bermúdes Pulido to take up a research post in London.

Garrigues’ competition and antitrust team is commended for its ‘deep understanding of the regulatory framework and outstanding analytical skills’. Well versed across a broad scope of merger reviews, administrative investigations, unfair competition litigation and compliance issues, the team additionally stands out for its experience in heavily regulated sectors such as transport, technology, and oil-and-gas. A former Superintendent of the SIC, José Miguel De La Calle spearheads both the competition and public law departments; he is currently representing Hoteles de Occidente in an administrative investigation into allegedly anti-competitive practices in the hospitality sector. The group further draws on a deep pool of associates including principal David Toro, who demonstrates ‘in-depth knowledge of the regulatory provisions’; senior Anamaría Rico, who is noted for her ‘excellent client service and knowledge’; and senior Adolfo Enrique Gómez, whose administrative law focus spans competition, data protection, consumer law and litigation. Former senior Julieth Sanclemente left the firm in August 2024.

Regulatory boutique Jaeckel/Montoya Abogados is distinguished by its firm-wide focus on competition and antitrust law, intellectual property, consumer and data protection and regulatory compliance matters. Active on behalf of clients across all key industry sectors, the competition group’s diverse roster demonstrates close relationships with leading domestic companies through to major multinationals, including Avianca, Ecopetrol and Glencore International. Co-founding partners Jorge Jaeckel and Claudia Montoya jointly lead the practice and are specialists in administrative litigation, investigations and complex merger reviews. Jaeckel’s recent caseload includes advising Ecopetrol on a pre-evaluation request to the Competition Authority to approve a transaction between Ecopetrol and an oil-and-gas company. Montoya is equally active and recently advised Avianca on submitting a competition compliance programme to the SIC, following conditions imposed by the SIC for early closure of a previous merger-related investigation. Senior associate Jefferson Gonzales is also noted.

The ‘very willing and capable’ team at what is now Pérez-Llorca (formerly Gómez-Pinzón Abogados) is well placed to address all key spheres of antitrust and competition law, with capable skill sets in unfair competition litigation, administrative investigations and merger clearance proceedings. Regulatory specialist Mauricio Jaramillo anchors the practice, and additionally heads the IP and TMT areas; he is ‘very good at resolving conflicts, problems and situations’, according to satisfied clients. Among Jaramillo’s recent cases, he represented DiDi Mobility (and DiDi’s local entities), in an antitrust investigation into potential competition violations by transport service providers. Key names at associate level include intermediate Andrés Quiroz. Movements at associate level saw intermediate Paula de la Calle join the in-house team at Adidas Colombia in July 2024, while senior Biviana Helo moved in house at Worley five months later; in April 2025, senior Valentina Manrique Gómez also departed the firm.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s Colombian competition practice forms a key part of its integrated regional offering, which also includes well-staffed platforms in Chile and Peru. The team’s international outlook ensures that it demonstrates ‘extensive specific knowledge of the subject, not only regarding Colombian law but also comparative law’, which marks it as a solid choice for cross-border investigations and merger reviews. The group also provides support on unfair competition litigation, as well as regulatory and compliance issues. Department head Diego Cardona additionally co-leads the TMT area and contributes extensive expertise in merger control procedures, administrative investigations and judicial proceedings. Cardona is acting in conjunction with the dispute resolution practice to represent Visa in an investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct in the market for payment services in cross-border transactions. In March 2024, competition-focused Saella Moreno was promoted to senior associate, while associate Natalia Castilla left to study abroad.

Possessing ‘exceptional technical knowledge’, Posse Herrera Ruiz also strikes the right note with clients for its ability to communicate ‘clearly and simply’. The group is arguably best known for its prominent merger review practice, which stands out for its ability to work hand-in-hand with the firm’s top-tier corporate offering. However, the team is also routinely engaged to handle unfair competition litigation, where it is active in filing cases against competitors as well as defending against competition claims. Other areas of note include advising on compliance programmes and antitrust investigations. Department head Jorge De Los Ríos leverages significant in-house expertise garnered during his former role as Unilever’s global competition counsel; he recently advised DSV on merger control issues concerning its acquisition of DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn. A deep pool of senior associates includes Laura Torrado (competition, consumer law, and privacy); Jorge Lamo Blanco (competition and consumer law); and Alejandro Casas (competition litigation). Former intermediate associate Maria Paz Vesga moved in house at Abbott in April 2025.

Serrano Martínez CMA is characterised by its ‘innovative, dynamic and forward-thinking approach’, according to some. As a national firm specialising in corporate and regulatory work, competition law is a particular strong suit and it handles a comprehensive mix of administrative investigations, merger reviews, unfair competition litigation and compliance matters. From its offices in Bogotá and Medellín, the team acts for an impressively diverse roster of domestic and multinational clients, including Amazon, Bancolombia and Uber Technologies. Department head Felipe Serrano is widely regarded as ‘one of the best lawyers in the area of competition defence’; he recently represented Rasier Operations — a subsidiary of Uber — in the antitrust investigation initiated by the SIC against the ride-sharing platform. Energy head José Plata Puyana is also recommended for competition cases. At associate level, practice director Andrés Jaramillo Sanz focuses on competition litigation; senior Juan Felipe Traber co-ordinates the merger control area; and intermediate Fery Cure advises on competition, compliance, consumer protection and privacy law.

 

The former ECIJA Colombia-team has departed the Spanish-headquartered firm to relaunch as an independent firm, Veria Asesores, a 32-strong boutique firm that retains its orientation towards regulatory work, with a focus on competition, TMT and litigation. Given the firm's novelty - it launched in September 2025 - its current client roster remains unclear; however, the team - much of which has been together since it's pre-ECIJA incarnation, MBCR - has a proven track record in competition matters. Department co-head Pablo Márquez stands out for his impressive regulatory background; he has formerly served as Director of the Colombian Communications Regulatory Commission, as well as Deputy Superintendent of the SIC. Márquez recently advised Colombia Telecomunicaciones (Telefónica) on follow-on matters concerning its conditional merger with UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones (TIGO) — he also advised on the initial merger in 2023. Julio Castañeda, who brings to bear niche expertise on issues related to the radioelectric spectrum, co-heads the practice. The group also includes counsel Pablo Onofre, who co-ordinates the competition and merger control area.

Bermúdez & Esguerra Abogados earns strong praise for its ‘personalised attention and direct access to partners’, while its ‘deep technical knowledge’ is also a recurring theme among clients. As a regulatory boutique, the firm is well placed to advise on a broad spectrum of competition law matters, alongside critical complementary areas such as data protection and consumer law. Department head Carlos Esguerra enjoys a growing reputation in the competition space and brings to bear significant hands-on experience gained during a one-year stint at the SIC. Key names also include data protection expert José Alejandro Bermúdez and competition-focused senior associate Andrés Felipe Aguas.

Lloreda Camacho & Co. possesses a fully integrated competition, consumer law and data protection practice, which is chiefly active in representing the firm’s strong roster of life sciences and TMT clients in compliance, merger control and administrative proceedings. The department is co-led by Darío Cadena, who specialises in economic, consumer and competition law and is recommended for his ‘deep knowledge of his areas of expertise’; and seasoned regulatory counsel Enrique Álvarez, who combines strong skill sets in competition, data protection, labour and life sciences-related matters.

The ‘very agile’ practice at Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa brings together a multidisciplinary group of lawyers with particular experience in advising on competition and antitrust matters concerning the energy, transport and agro-industry spheres, among others. With its recent cases spanning investigations, merger reviews, competition litigation and compliance issues, the team handles the full gamut of advisory, transactional support and contentious work. Regulatory partner María Claudia Martínez heads the department and specialises in competition, consumer protection, data protection and IP law. Public law litigator Julian Solorza, and administrative law-focused senior associate Tomás Posada, are also noted. Former senior associate Natalia Fernández left the firm in August 2024.

Competition is a core pillar of Valbuena Abogados’ firm-wide offering, and its strong focus on the area is reflected in a broad practice that encompasses merger reviews, compliance matters, and judicial and administrative proceedings. Firm founder Gustavo Valbuena is a former Superintendent of Industry and Commerce and a high-profile figure in the market; he contributes extensive experience in competition proceedings involving the TMT, energy, construction and financial services sectors, among others. At associate level, intermediates Daniella Correa Martínez and María de los Ángeles Berrocal Mora are noted. Senior associate Diego Solano left in February 2024 to become an adviser at the SIC.

During 2024/25, the growing competition practice at Advocat continued to increase its share of the market, adding a raft of new clients in the retail, TMT, life sciences and fintech spheres, among other sectors. Competition and technology partner Victor Ayalde Lemos heads the group and is well versed in advising on merger reviews, compliance issues and administrative proceedings. The team also draws on several associates including litigator Juan David Gonzalez, who was promoted to practice co-ordinator in December 2024; and junior Maria Fernanda Pinzón, who joined from Holland & Knight in January 2025.

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s antitrust, competition, and trade group is distinguished by its ability to plug into the firm’s wider regional — and global — practice to provide cross-border support to multinational clients. Particularly recognised for its prominent compliance offering, the team also shines in merger reviews, as well as housing experience in investigations and unfair competition litigation. Lorenzo Villegas-Carrasquilla anchors the team and is additionally a key contact for TMT and dispute resolution work. In May 2024, intermediate associate Álvaro Enrique Macías (competition/TMT) joined from Garrigues. Junior associate Alejandra Vásquez (competition/TMT) is also noted.

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ competition practice is valued for its ‘practical, business-oriented approach’. The firm’s far-reaching global network and cross-border corporate prowess ensures that it is a key contender to advise on the local leg of multi-jurisdictional merger reviews. The team is also experienced in administrative investigations and contentious work. Department head Ximena Zuleta additionally fronts the public law area and is experienced in the full range of administrative investigations, unfair competition litigation and merger control matters. A member of both the corporate and competition groups, senior associate María Paula Macías is noted for merger reviews.

Clients laud OlarteMoure’s competition team for its ‘strong communication and support skills’. The group operates at intersection of IP and competition law, with notable strength in unfair competition litigation on behalf of both domestic and multinational companies. The department’s recent experience also encompasses merger reviews, compliance matters and administrative investigations. Juan Guillermo Moure combines expertise in competition, IP and consumer protection, and co-heads the area together with IP and life sciences expert Carlos Olarte and associate practice director Santiago Lombana. Associate María Fernanda de los Ríos is also noted, while Juan Felipe Acosta left the firm in October 2024.