‘Synonymous with expertise in corporate criminal law’, boutique firm Fabio Humar Abogados specialises in the full range of regulatory compliance and white-collar crime cases, with a particular focus on financial crime-related matters. The group acts for an ever-increasing roster of domestic and multinational companies and financial institutions — it added ten new clients during 2024/25 — however, it remains to be seen whether its strategic alliance with Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA) (providing it with access to complementary practice support in large-scale cases) will remain in place following GPA’s June-2025 merger into Pérez-Llorca. Founding partner Fabio Humar is hailed by some as a ‘benchmark in economic criminal law in Colombia’; he recently advised a major Colombian financial services company on conducting multiple internal investigations. A strong second line of associates includes senior Sandra Ramón Saavedra, who oversees the litigation and compliance department; intermediate Juan Camilo Casas, who is particularly well versed in advising on cybercrime and financial crime cases; and senior Rafael Cardona, who joined in May 2024 from his own firm.

Widely regarded as a go-to team for white-collar crime law, specialist boutique Jaime Granados Peña & Asociados Ltda leverages an enviable record in sensitive and high-stakes cases. The team is routinely engaged by political and corporate clients, including state dignitaries and leading private and public-sector entities. Name partner Jaime Granados was a member of the drafting committee of the criminal procedure code and remains a high-profile figure in the market for his extensive experience in criminal defence issues. Among his recent prominent cases, Granados is defending former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez in a long-running corruption case.

As a boutique firm specialising exclusively in criminal, family and administrative law, Jaime Lombana & Abogados is well placed to handle the full range of compliance and white-collar crime matters on behalf of both individuals and corporations. Well versed in representing both domestic and foreign companies in compliance and crime prevention issues, the team also advises on disciplinary investigations and fiscal responsibility cases. Firm founder Jaime Lombana is a criminal law veteran and forms part of the cross-firm team advising former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez in a long-running corruption case. Senior associate Guillermo Uribe Armella is also noted for his focus on criminal and disciplinary law.

MPA/PDA Derecho Punitivo y Riesgos Corporativos is commended by clients for its ability to provide ‘the best strategies for managing criminal law matters’. The criminal law boutique is further distinguished by its extensive national network — which spans offices in Bogotá, Barranquilla, Medellín and Manizales — as well as for its comprehensive coverage of corporate compliance matters, and criminal and administrative sanctioning proceedings. Department co-head Mauricio Pava Lugo ‘stands out for his influence and recognition’; notably, he serves as a conjuez both of the Supreme Court’s criminal chamber and also of the National Electoral Council. Fellow co-head Andrés Díaz Arana also brings to bear significant government-side experience and has served advisory roles for Colombia’s Ministry of Justice on drug policy and penitentiary reforms. Key non-partners include associate director Daniel Guio, who possesses ‘vast knowledge in criminal law and compliance’; and criminal law-focused senior associate Lina Maria Sandoval Echavarría.

‘An outstanding team that understands its clients’ needs’, Baker McKenzie S.A.S. possesses a well-balanced group that provides robust expertise in both compliance and white-collar crime law. In terms of the former sphere, competition expert Carolina Pardo is the name to note and her ‘leadership is essential to shaping a practice that involves complex regulatory issues’, according to sources. Pardo brings extensive experience in compliance and administrative investigations relating to data protection, competition and consumer law rules, among other areas. Bibiana Cala spearheads the corporate crime law side of the department and is a former adviser at the Ministry of Justice; she supports on corporate criminal law, corporate fraud, and corruption-related issues. Key associates include seniors Carlos Arboleda (who advises on competition and compliance work), and Julieth Sanclemente (who joined in August 2024 from Garrigues and handles compliance, competition, and data protection).

The compliance and white-collar crime group at CMS Rodríguez-Azuero scores highly for its work on the ‘development, implementation, and improvement of governance structures’. Equipped to handle a myriad of compliance matters, transactional support issues and criminal law proceedings, the team is primarily active in advising on the implementation of Colombian anti-corruption policies, including SAGRILAFT (System of Self-Control and Management of the Comprehensive Risk of Money Laundering, Financing of Terrorism, and Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction) and PTEE (Transparency and Business Ethics Programme). Daniel Rodríguez is qualified in Colombia, New York and California and ‘brings a global perspective’ to his practice; he co-heads the department alongside Jacques Simhon, who specialises in corporate and personal criminal liability. Key associates include seniors Santiago Calle (white-collar crime) and María Paula Sandoval (administrative law); and junior María Alejandra Ramírez (compliance and public procurement). In June 2024, former senior María José Correa left to go freelance, while criminal law-focused counsel Ligia María Vargas Mendoza joined from the Attorney General’s Office.

‘A team of problem-solvers who think beyond the traditional legal framework’, Diaz Reus International Law Firm is distinguished by its global outlook. A popular choice for multinational clients, the Colombian arm of the Miami-headquartered firm fields several compliance and white-collar crime specialists qualified in multiple jurisdictions, and earns praise for its ability to provide harmonised advice on international regulations. Bogotá office head Marcela Blanco is qualified to practice in Colombia, Florida, and Kansas; she combines extensive expertise in compliance, corporate transactions and dispute resolution, including criminal proceedings. Javier Coronado is also tri-qualified (Florida/ New York/Colombia) and divides his practice between Bogotá and Miami, where he specialises in white-collar crime, international investigations, anti-money laundering and US OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions. In May 2025, senior associate Marcelo Buendía Vélez left for an in-house role at MSD.

An increasingly prominent name for high-profile white-collar crime cases, MestreMendieta Penalistas also handles a significant volume of administrative investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The group is additionally well-qualified to handle non-contentious work, with its recent experience encompassing advising on risk prevention matters and corporate compliance programmes. Department co-head José Fernando Mestre is a criminal law expert and is routinely engaged to defend companies and high-profile corporate and political figures in high-stakes white-collar crime cases — he also frequently represents victims of crime. Nadia Carolina Mendieta co-leads the practice and focuses exclusively on criminal and disciplinary law. The senior team can draw on a sizeable band of dedicated associates, including senior Erika Martinez, who acts for both victims and defendants in corporate crime cases; and junior Mariana Ossa Beltrán.

Compliance and white-collar crime work is a cornerstone of Prias Cadavid Abogados’ firm-wide offering and it covers the full spread of risk prevention, investigations and criminal proceedings. Fielding three partners dedicated to criminal law, the department is co-led by co-founders Paula Cadavid and Juan Carlos Prías together with Viviana Gómez Barbosa. The firm’s deep bench also includes three experienced directors, namely: Juan Pablo Flechas Hernández, who manages the litigation area; Oscar Mauricio Amaya Vargas, who contributes experience in economic criminal law and crimes against public administration, among other areas; and Juan Guillermo Campo, who co-ordinates the tax and customs criminal law practice. Seasoned associate Emilio Restrepo Villegas is also recommended. In February 2025, the firm announced the formation of an alliance with four other Colombian boutiques to create ‘Signature Legal Group’; the new association will provide clients with access to specialists in complementary areas such as competition and tax.

Litigation-focused boutique De La Espriella Lawyers Enterprise SAS stands out for its record in critical white-collar crime cases, from administrative investigations through to criminal proceedings and asset recovery matters. The team also advises on corporate compliance, including internal investigations and corporate risk assessments. A strong senior bench includes founding partner Abelardo de la Espriella, who specialises in criminal and administrative law; Daniel Peñarredonda, who contributes experience in precedent-setting constitutional-law cases; and former prosecutor Diana Bravo, who is distinguished by her impressive government-side experience. The partner trio co-head the department together with experienced senior lawyers Karen Juris and Juan Sebastián Duque; both of whom specialise in criminal law. Talented intermediate associate Natalie Arteta is also recommended.

As a corporate and economic criminal law boutique, Sintura & Abogados Asociados is well positioned to handle complex compliance and white-collar crime work. Demonstrating strong skill sets in representing both defendants and victims in criminal proceedings, the multidisciplinary team’s recent activity encompasses cases concerning tax, insurance, real estate, labour and environmental law crimes, among other areas. Managing partner Francisco Sintura possesses excellent regulatory credentials following his former roles as Legal Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic, and Head of the Foreign Trade Division of the Banking Superintendency, among other positions. The group also includes Andrés Sintura, who advises on a wide range of criminal risk prevention issues through to criminal proceedings; and senior associate Fabio Ballesteros, whose practice spans criminal and human rights litigation.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s team is geared towards advising on corporate criminal risks, including designing and implementing compliance programmes. It is also active in administrative and criminal litigation, where it represents both corporate clients and victims. Department co-head Pamela Alarcón is a growing force in the area and has recently undertaken compliance work for Cochlear Colombia and Advent International, among others. Seasoned litigator Juan Carlos Forero co-heads the group and is noted for criminal litigation. In April 2024, principal associate Andrea Succar returned to the practice following a period in Spain, including six months at Uría Menéndez. Principal associate Armando Lacouture left to establish his own firm in August 2024, while junior associate Paola Silva left to join the judiciary in February 2025.

Valued for its ability to ‘balance legal needs with practical alternatives’, Brigard Urrutia’s growing compliance and white-collar crime practice added a raft of new clients during 2024/25, including Amazon Web Services and UBS. Associate practice director Ricardo Forero ‘conveys a sense of calm and reliability’, and specialises in criminal and corporate law, compliance (including FCPA matters), investigations and international tax planning. Associate support is provided by intermediates María Camila Sarria and Lina María Domínguez (who joined in June 2024 from Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados). Former senior associate Catalina Riveros left in June 2024 to study abroad.

In February 2024, Deloitte (Colombia) boosted its compliance and white-collar crime offering with the hire of a team from CMM Estudio Legal. At partner level, new department co-heads Alejandro Mejía and Freddy Navarrete joined the firm; both bring extensive experience in risk prevention, administrative investigations and criminal proceedings. The group also saw the arrival of senior associate Juan Pablo Coy, who serves as project leader of the corporate criminal law unit, and senior associate Maria Camila González. Key representative clients include major domestic and multinational companies operating in the energy, fintech, retail and TMT sectors, among others.

OlarteMoure’s compliance team is held up by sources for its extensive international expertise, which ensures it is increasingly utilised by ‘multinationals with robust corporate structures’ — notably, it added Daiichi Sankyo and Netflix Colombia to its roster during 2024/25. Department head Catalina Jimenez Abadía specialises in implementing ethics and compliance programmes in Colombia and other LatAm countries, and also supports on international investigations, voluntary disclosures and administrative settlements. In March 2024, mid-level associate Andrés Caro joined from Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo. Associate practice director Antoine Delacarte left the firm in August 2024, as did the subsequent associate chair, Daniella Chahin, in April 2025.

Predominantly oriented towards non-contentious matters, Gómez-Pinzón Abogados — now Pérez-Llorca following the two firms’ June 2025 combination — shines in advising on risk assessment, compliance strategies, the design and implementation of compliance systems, and corporate support work. The group also demonstrates experience in representing corporate clients in investigations related to potential regulatory breaches and also in administrative proceedings. Director Adriana Bueno Buitrago heads the risk and compliance area with support from several compliance-focused associates, including intermediate Anguie Castro and junior Nathaly Acero.

White-collar crime lawyers at Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados ‘strive to provide peace of mind throughout the criminal process’, according to some. Striking a balance between risk prevention and contentious proceedings, the team is primarily recognised for its expertise in the real estate and construction sectors in line with its firm-wide focus. Associate practice director César Augusto Gónzalez is a former naval intelligence officer and advises on the full spread of risk analysis, administrative investigations and criminal proceedings. Senior associate Laura Pinilla De Brigard also specialises in criminal and disciplinary law.

Posse Herrera Ruiz maintains a multidisciplinary compliance and white-collar crime practice that draws on lawyers with corporate, criminal and labour backgrounds. The team acts for a diversified mix of domestic and multinational corporations on the full chain of related matters, from risk assessment and the implementation of internal compliance systems, through to internal investigations, and administrative and criminal proceedings. Corporate partner Oscar Tutasaura contributes significant white-collar crime experience and oversees a practice that also includes senior associate Camila Páez, who is a former adviser to the Attorney General’s Office.

Gaining prominence in the market, boutique Riveros Bazzani Abogados specialises exclusively on business risk management and criminal and disciplinary law. The team added a slew of new clients during 2024/25, with its record in cases involving financial crime, tax evasion and human rights particularly impressing. The practice is co-led by a trio of sector specialists including managing partner Juan David Bazzani, who is a former adviser to the Attorney General’s Office; María Paulina Riveros, who served as Deputy Attorney General from 2016 to 2019; and Andrés Jiménez, who brings extensive expertise in financial crime cases.