The litigation team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is unique for its ‘experience, deep knowledge, and excellent service delivery’, according to some. Striking a balance between commercial and administrative law disputes, the group is well positioned to handle the full spectrum of contentious work, with its recent cases involving the construction, real estate, technology, transport, and energy and natural resources sectors, among others. Fielding four partners — which places it among the largest dedicated practices in the market — multinational clients additionally benefit from its close relationship with international firm Uría Menéndez. Julio César González is a key contact for both judicial and arbitral disputes and recently represented Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena and Terminal de Contenedores de Cartagena in litigation against the Colombian Port Authority concerning the imposition of administrative sanctions. Another seasoned litigator, Héctor Hernández is well versed across a broad scope of commercial, administrative law, competition, IP and labour disputes, among other areas. Rounding out the department co-heads are up-and-coming dispute resolution specialists Juan Sebastián Arias and Santiago Cruz Mantilla. A sizeable band of supporting associates includes Esteban Lagos and Ricardo Valencia, both of whom bring experience in civil, commercial and administrative litigation.

‘A very professional team with high-level experience’, Posse Herrera Ruiz brings to bear an impressive record of acting on major, large-scale disputes. A first port of call for major domestic companies, as well as foreign entities looking for local advice, the team added 11 new clients during 2024/25 including Referescos Latinoamericanos, Nabors Drilling and Drummond. In one of the most high-profile sets of litigation cases of recent years, go-to litigator Daniel Posse teamed up with the firm’s capital markets and M&A lawyers to represent Grupo Nutresa on contentious matters related to the hostile takeover bid by the Gilinski Family and Royal Group Abu Dhabi, which resulted in a $4bn settlement agreement. Carolina Posada co-heads the practice together with Posse and recently acted for Frontera Energy Colombia in a $14m lawsuit concerning alleged incomplete payments. Other key partners include Pablo Enrique Sierra, who heads the debt collection area; Juan Pablo Bonilla, who specialises in dispute resolution and insolvency; and competition and consumer law litigator, Jorge de los Ríos. At director level, Maria Isabel Osorio ‘has a great ability to adapt and modify her strategies’, while Pedro Miguel Álvarez demonstrates ‘quality and professionalism’. A deep pool of associates includes seniors Alejandro Casas, Laura Vengoechea, Juan David Fiallo and Catalina Lobera.

According to satisfied clients, Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados ‘stands out for its versatility, mental agility, broad business vision, and approachability’. The dispute resolution team frequently works in tandem with the projects group to provide strong expertise in litigation involving the infrastructure, energy and mining industries, with a focus on contentious work intersecting public law. Department co-head Paula Andrea Ramos handles disputes across a wide range of areas including public procurement, infrastructure, telecoms, and energy and natural resources; she recently represented Cerrejón Zona Norte in a $1bn constitutional action. Fellow co-head Carlos Alberto Manzano  is valued for his ‘great awareness’ and advises government entities, financial institutions, and domestic and multinational corporations on judicial proceedings concerning torts and contractual responsibility, among other issues. Additionally, founding partner Carlos Gustavo Arrieta remains active in contentious work and recently paired up with Ramos to advise Drummond on initiating a lawsuit against Servicio Geológico Colombiano and the Agencia Nacional De Minería. Senior partner Álvaro Mantilla is also noted for judicial and arbitral disputes, while Juan Felipe Cornejo and María Paula Saldarriaga are key supporting associates.

The litigation group at Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’ finds favour for its ‘great ability to understand the client’s regulatory and industry-specific needs’. Plugging into the wider firm’s enviable global network, the Colombian team is a strong choice for major multinationals and regional corporations looking for local representation in judicial proceedings, with Aris Mining, Embraer and Shell among its representative clients. Following the December 2024 exit of former practice head Claudia Benavides, the department is now led by María Angélica Burgos, who re-joined the firm in May 2025, following two years leading her own boutique. Rounding out the senior names is Sebastian Quintero, who was promoted to partner in May 2025, and contributes broad recent experience spanning contentious bankruptcy proceedings, constitutional litigation and shareholder disputes, among other types of mandate. At associate level, the team draws on seniors Estefanía Contreras and Ana Carolina Abreo, both of whom advise on a mix of arbitral and judicial disputes. December 2024 also saw the departures of partner Cristina Mejía and associates Daniela Páez Cala, Felipe González Arrieta and Laura Rincón.

Brigard Urrutia’s team ‘always seeks to answer questions and best represent the client’s interests’, according to some. The overarching dispute resolution practice combines standalone offerings in arbitration, litigation, and bankruptcy and insolvency, while it further demonstrates experience across the full range of contentious administrative and commercial law cases. Next-generation partner María Munevar Torrado leads the department and is recommended for her representation of domestic and multinational clients before courts and arbitral tribunals; she is particularly noted for her activity in the infrastructure, energy and telecoms areas. The group additionally draws on a pair of practice directors: Paola Guerrero Yemail, who spearheads the insolvency and bankruptcy litigation unit; and Carlos Mauricio Cerrato, who demonstrates ‘excellent command of the issues’ and supports on judicial, extrajudicial and administrative proceedings. Senior associates include Camilo Valenzuela, who handles a broad mix of civil, commercial, and administrative litigation, and Paula Juliana Téllez, who has advised on disputes involving the infrastructure, energy and mining sectors, among others. In April 2025, former department head Irma Rivera Ramírez left to go freelance, while partner Felipe Mutis departed in September 2024.

Chemás & Asociados’ litigation practice is commended by clients for the ‘dedication and attention shown by senior attorneys’. The boutique attracts a steady stream of contentious work, where it specialises in disputes against public sector entities such as the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), and the National Agency for Legal Defense of the State (ANDJE), among others. Acting for a broad mix of concessionaires, construction companies, real estate funds and energy companies, the team is equipped to handle the full range of judicial, arbitral and administrative cases. Names to note in the three-partner group include founding partner Jorge Eduardo Chemás, who is a former legal adviser to the Presidency of the Republic of Colombia. Chemás acted alongside next-generation partner Sergio Alejandro Chemás to advise the Ingetec–Sedic consortium on several claims arising from its role as the supervisor of the Ituango Hydroelectric Plant. The partner trio also includes Ingrid Soraya Ortiz, who routinely argues cases before arbitral tribunals and civil, commercial and administrative courts. Key associates Sergio Morales, Nicolas España and Valentina Guerrero are also recommended for litigation.

Lawyers at Esguerra JHR ‘are always attentive and willing to address questions’, according to some. Leveraging the firm’s dominant competition and public law practices, the dispute resolution team is a popular choice to handle sophisticated regulatory and administrative law cases — it additionally handles corporate conflicts, shareholder litigation, contractual disputes and contentious insurance cases, among other matters. A former Minister of Justice, experienced litigator Juan Carlos Esguerra enjoys a prominent market profile, particularly for his expertise in administrative and constitutional law matters. Esguerra is currently acting alongside Felipe Piquero (a key contact for judicial and arbitral disputes), to represent Seguros Generales Suramericana in a lawsuit initiated by Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) against several companies involved in the construction of the Hidroituango hydroelectric power plant. Esguerra and Piquero co-head the dispute resolution department together with Andrés Jaramillo, who is noted for competition, public procurement and commercial disputes; and Luis Alfonso Riveros, who ‘knows the law thoroughly’. Associate Elvira Robles Ustariz is also active in administrative and constitutional law litigation. Associate practice director Harry Montoya left to establish his own firm in July 2024.

Considered by some as ‘an expert firm with the appropriate knowledge to handle litigation’, Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa continues to grow its dispute resolution practice in the wake of its May 2024 demerger from the DLA Piper network. It notably added 13 new clients during 2024/25, while its sector coverage continues to diversify; recent mandates include cases involving the construction, energy, financial services, retail and transport sectors, among others. Managing partner Camilo Martínez fronts the overarching dispute resolution practice and ‘anticipates risks and opportunities’; he paired up with up-and-coming litigator Julián Solorza to represent Prosegur in proceedings against Banco Agrario de Colombia requesting the nullity of a public procurement award. José Miguel Mendoza heads the corporate disputes practice and handled a string of shareholder and corporate litigation cases during 2024/25. Other key contacts include next-generation partner Sergio Rojas, who specialises in contract disputes and torts; and Juan Pablo Amaya and Sergio Londoño, both of whom sit in the corporate disputes practice. A deep bench of senior associates includes Cristhian Salcedo, who joined in August 2024 from Pérez-Llorca, as well as Andrés Sarmiento and David Felipe Benítez. Insolvency specialist Nicolás Polanía left to establish his own firm in January 2025.

‘Highly efficient, effective, and knowledgeable’, Pérez-Llorca (the result of a July 2025 merger between local entity Gómez-Pinzón Abogados and the incoming Spanish firm) demonstrates robust experience across all key pillars of dispute resolution, including commercial, civil, and constitutional litigation. Department head David Araque is particularly active in domestic and cross-border cases involving the infrastructure, procurement, energy and corporate arenas; he recently represented Refinería de Cartagena in a citizen suit involving its Board of Directors and its parent company, Ecopetrol. The team also draws on former managing partner Alejandro Linares, who rejoined the firm in July 2024 following an eight-year term as a Justice of the Colombian Constitutional Court; he sits in the M&A, dispute resolution, and energy and natural resources groups. Also noted at senior level, is seasoned of counsel William Araque. A strong second line of senior associates includes Carlos Alberto León, whose cases span civil liability, corporate disputes and constitutional actions, among other contentious matters; Samuel Hernández Lizarazu, who brings experience in arbitration, Supreme Court appeals and complex commercial litigation; and senior Juan Guillermo Otero, who supports on a broad scope of domestic and international arbitration. Junior associate Leonardo Parodi is also singled out by clients.

The litigation practice at Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados attracts praise for its ‘combination of experience, dedication, and a proactive approach’. Primarily acknowledged for its insurance litigation offering, which also encompasses transport-related matters, the group additionally advises on a mix of construction, environmental law, real estate, and energy and natural resources disputes, among others. The firm fields six partners who handle contentious work, including seasoned insurance specialist and founding partner Javier Tamayo Jaramillo, who recently teamed up with up-and-coming litigator Daniel Ossa Gómez to advise Enel on a constitutional protection claim connected to surety bonds. Laura Castaño Echeverri is highlighted along with Ossa Gómez for providing ‘high-quality work in an efficient manner’; together, they successfully represented Coltabaco in a civil claim attempting to halt the sale of heated tobacco products and other smoke-free alternatives in Colombia. Other key partners include Carlos Andrés González, who co-heads the department alongside Tamayo and Ossa; and Luis Miguel Gómez, whose practice spans judicial and arbitral proceedings. Key supporting lawyers include associate co-ordinator Daniel Bedoya (civil liability and insurance), and senior associate Manuel Cadavid Valencia (civil liability and insurance).

Fielding ‘a team of strategic litigators with excellent training’, Arrubla Devis Asociados is distinguished by its expertise in litigation involving state entities, where it acts for both the state and commercial clients — it also handles commercial disputes. High-profile specialist Jaime Arrubla is the former chief justice of the Colombian Supreme Court and contributes an impressive record in complex cases; he recently acted alongside next-generation partner Rafael McCausland to advise Portal Calicanto on a dispute with the entity in charge of Cartagena’s public transportation system. Other senior names include managing partner Jaime Esteban Arrubla, who advises on judicial and arbitral proceedings; Cristina Arrubla, who was promoted to partner in June 2025; and associate director Gustavo Amaya Yepes, who possesses extensive experience in structuring extraordinary appeals. Associate directors Sebastián Montoya and Lorena Vargas are also notable practitioners.

New internationally-oriented boutique, Benavides Mejía Dispute Resolution, opened its doors in January 2025 to focus on representing companies in high-stakes disputes related to construction projects, shareholders agreements, M&A transactions and major energy matters, among others. Noted for its strong skill sets in both arbitration — including major international cases — and litigation, the team is commended by multinational clients for its ability to ‘propose strategies that generate confidence in decision-making within management teams’. The three-partner practice was co-founded by a pair of litigators from Baker McKenzie S.A.S.: Claudia Benavides, who was formerly global chair of the dispute resolution group at her previous firm; and Cristina Mejía, who generates ‘positive impacts in the cases she has handled’. Additionally, Felipe González Arrieta, who was promoted to partner in January 2025, followed the firm co-founders over from the same team.

Well-established dispute resolution boutique Botero Salazar Tobón Abogados is widely recognised for its track record across the full range of commercial, civil and public law litigation. Enjoying close relationships with major domestic and multinational companies, the team frequently advises on judicial proceedings involving the energy, financial services, health care and public contracts sectors. The department is co-led by a trio of name partners: Bernardo Salazar, who is recommended for litigation and insurance; Luís Felipe Botero, who has a focus on arbitration and administrative law; and Andrés Tobón, who maintains a broad contentious practice. The group further draws on several associates including Julián Mateo Morales, who was promoted to associate practice co-ordinator in April 2025, and senior Julian Mauricio Morales. Associate María Alejandra Serna left the firm in May 2024.

Among Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ key attributes, clients highlight the litigation team’s ‘technical knowledge’ and ‘ability to analyse different legal strategies’. The practice secures cases across the full spectrum of contentious matters, with a particular orientation towards commercial, competition and administrative law proceedings. Department co-head Andrés Fernández de Soto is a key contact for both dispute resolution and public law; he recently represented FCC Construcción (Colombia branch), in administrative proceedings for patrimonial reparation initiated by the Comptroller General of the Republic. Fellow co-head Paula Vejarano is valued for her ‘knowledge, professionalism, and quality’ and also advises on dispute resolution and public law. The team additionally draws on Ximena Zuleta, who fronts the public law and competition teams, as well as senior associates Lorena Sanint and Julián Avila. Senior associate Carlos Miranda left to study abroad in July 2024.

The three-partner litigation team at Gamboa, García, Roldán & Co. is composed of ‘highly trained professionals committed to their work’. Standing out for its broad range of work, the group is equipped to handle a comprehensive spread of commercial litigation cases, corporate disputes, debt collection mandates, administrative proceedings and contentious bankruptcies, among other matters. Co-founding partner Juan Ignacio Gamboa co-heads the practice and recently represented Ness Technologies in a $10m judicial claim filed by the Colombian Ministry of National Defence. Co-department head Juan Felipe Roldán is also recommended; he is distinguished by his experience in both disputes and corporate transactions. Other names to note include Pedro Hernán Montaño, who handles commercial and financial litigation; and prolific associate practice director Felipe Andrés Díaz.

Garrigues’ Bogotá-based litigation team strikes the right note with sources due to its ‘solid dispute resolution strategy that adapts to the specific needs of each client’. Acting for a diverse roster of domestic and global companies, the team’s ability to draw on the wider firm’s international network is a key asset for multinational entities. Dual-qualified (Colombia/New York) Alberto Acevedo anchors the team and brings to bear strong cross-border experience; he recently represented Bancamía in three judicial proceedings brought by shareholders. Further names to note include counsel Guillermo León Ramírez, who specialises in dispute resolution and bankruptcy procedures; and senior associates María Carolina Sarmiento (who handles arbitral and judicial disputes), Lina Marcela Moreno (who supports on insurance, litigation and administrative law cases), and Daniel Quintero (who focuses on litigation and arbitration).

The pro-business litigation practice at Holland & Knight combines ‘deep legal knowledge with a clear understanding of its clients’ business environment’. Closely aligned with its dominant energy and environmental law offerings, the team notably packs a punch in complex administrative law disputes concerning the energy and natural resources areas. Among its other practice sweet spots, the full-service group also attracts a significant volume of consumer law cases and class actions. José Gutiérrez Mestre spearheads the department and specialises in dispute resolution, private law, and corporate and M&A; he recently handled a string of consumer law cases, among other matters. Energy and environmental law expert Jose Vicente Zapata and public law partner Juan Casallas are also key litigators. The area further benefits from a duo of capable senior counsels in Lorena Martínez and Estefanny Pardo.

Rincón Castro Abogados’ dispute resolution practice attracts strong reviews for its ‘deep understanding of the commercial, legal, and practical dynamics of complex contracts’. Arguably better known for its formidable arbitration offering, the litigation group continues to make great strides in the market and handled an increasing volume of commercial and administrative law disputes during 2024/25. Co-founding partner Rafael Rincón is a high-profile dispute resolution specialist; he recently represented a string of energy companies in complex judicial proceedings. Fellow name partner Juan Ignacio Guerra is valued for his ‘critical and collaborative approach’ and co-heads the department together with Rincón and public law litigator Felipe Mutis, who joined in September 2024 from Brigard Urrutia. A capable bench of associates includes seniora Ana María Rincón (arbitration and litigation), and Santiago Vernaza (public law and dispute resolution), along with junior Sofía Ramos (arbitration and litigation).

Financial services-focused boutique, Ustáriz & Abogados Estudio Jurídico, is the ‘most experienced and prestigious banking liability firm in Colombia’, according to clients. The team specialises in representing major domestic and global finance entities in judicial and administrative proceedings, with Scotiabank Colpatria, Banco Davivienda and Fiduciaria Bogotá among the key names on its roster. Co-founding partner Luís Humberto Ustáriz spearheads the group and is highlighted as an ‘unparalleled litigation expert’. Ustáriz combines strong expertise in banking and finance, capital markets, insurance and compliance matters, and recently represented Scotiabank Colpatria in enforcement proceedings against Terra Bunkering Shipping involving a loan secured by a vessel. Associate practice director Angela Restrepo is also recommended for her experience in financial services-related judicial and arbitral disputes.

‘A true ally to in-house counsel’, BBGS Abogados continues to grow its share of the litigation market in Colombia and it added an impressive raft of new clients during 2024/25, including the Swedish Export Credit Agency and CIAMSA. Up-and-coming partner Lorenzo Pizarro heads the team and advises on a broad scope of judicial and arbitral disputes, with notable experience in the civil liability, energy, consumer law, TMT and contentious bankruptcy cases. The team additionally welcomed two new associates in June 2024: associate practice director Alysson Andrea Murillo Gamba re-joined the firm following a one-year stint in-house at Lulo Bank, while intermediate Santiago Barragán Mosquera arrived from Goh. In May 2024, senior associate Lorena Parrado left to join the Constitutional Court.

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero is particularly active in energy litigation, where it often works hand-in-hand with its prominent energy and natural resources offering. Alongside energy-related work, the group handles cases for clients operating in the construction, financial services and telecoms fields, among others. Founding partner Sergio Rodríguez-Azuero co-heads the department, and additionally leads the banking and finance area; he is primarily noted for financial litigation. The team is further co-led by Henry Sanabria, who is a specialist in civil procedural law; and Felipe Andrade, who also fronts the IP group. Senior associate María Fernanda Bejarano, who focuses on dispute resolution and insolvency, is another name to note.

Forming an increasingly significant part of Cuatrecasas’ global dispute resolution offering, the Colombia litigation group stands as a ‘proactive and agile team’, according to satisfied clients. Predominantly active in cases involving administrative law elements, the group also handles commercial litigation, corporate disputes, and contentious competition matters. Dispute resolution specialist Alberto Zuleta earns praise for his ‘admirable experience and knowledge’, which spans all judicial realms including commercial and administrative proceedings. Zuleta co-heads the practice together with Juan Sebastián Lombana, who recently (November 2024) joined from Novit Abogados and is particularly noted for energy and infrastructure-related work. Principal associate María Fernanda Díaz is ‘very attentive and strategic’.

Fielding a ‘complete team with extensive knowledge in litigation’, Deloitte (Colombia) turbocharged its dispute resolution practice in February 2024 with the hire of a one-partner group from CMM Estudio Legal. The most high-profile arrival was new department head Guillermo Cáez, who contributes experience in civil, commercial, and administrative litigation. Other new additions include former co-ordinating associate — now legal manager — Antony Palacios, who supports on commercial disputes, constitutional law matters and bankruptcy proceedings, among cases. During 2024/25, the team advised on judicial disputes across a comprehensive spread of industries, including financial services, infrastructure, telecoms, retail and consumer goods.

‘A firm that rigorously maintains high standards’, Gamboa Abogados frequently represents domestic and international clients in high-stakes judicial and arbitral disputes. With experience in resolving conflicts across all key economic sectors, the team is particularly noted for its activity in cases concerning the commercial, civil, administrative and sports areas. Seasoned founding partner Ernesto Gamboa co-heads the practice and is widely respected for his record in litigation involving the ports, infrastructure, and sports and entertainment spheres. The team also draws on fellow co-head Eduardo Gamboa, who combines experience in contentious and transactional work, and supporting associate Santiago Marulanda.

Goh’s litigation group frequently acts in tandem with its dominant tax team to specialise in disputes with a tax dimension, including both administrative and judicial proceedings. The firm additionally houses a growing infrastructure litigation practice, which has recently undertaken work for construction companies, concessionaires and transport entities, among others. A go-to tax expert, Catalina Hoyos is highly regarded for tax litigation. Hoyos co-heads the department together with Mario Pérez, who advises on judicial and administrative disputes; and Claudia Patricia Barrantes, whose focus spans dispute resolution and infrastructure projects.

Lauded for its ‘superb knowledge of Colombian law’, Lloreda Camacho & Co.’s litigation team is distinguished by its close relationships with clients from heavily regulated industries, particularly the life sciences, telecoms, energy and infrastructure spheres. TMT specialist Gustavo Tamayo co-heads the practice and recently led on litigation involving contractual liability, breach of contract, product liability and unfair competition claims, among others. Carlos Carvajal co-heads the practice and is noted for public law-related work. The team also includes senior associates Jimmy Buenaventura and Esteban Isaza, both of whom advise on dispute resolution and insolvency. Former department co-head Christian Pérez left to establish his own boutique in November 2024.

Palacios Lleras is recognised for its activity in administrative law disputes, where it leans into the firm’s signature public law practice. The group notably maintains a fruitful relationship with mining client Drummond, which it supports on a string of environmental law cases, class actions and constitutional law matters, among other issues. Department head Hugo Palacios Mejía is a popular choice to advise on constitutional and administrative law litigation, particularly cases concerning taxes, mining regulations and government contracts. Also noted are Óscar Gutiérrez, who has a focus on acting for energy and natural resources companies; Pedro Pacheco, who handles arbitral, judicial and administrative conflicts; administrative law litigator Luis Miguel Falla; and associate Maria Alejandra Ortiz Rivera, who joined in September 2024 from Holland & Knight. Senior associate Daniela Devia left the firm in July 2024.

Real estate specialist Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados sets itself apart through its focus on representing construction companies, property funds and other real estate industry participants in contentious matters. The team is especially noted for its niche expertise in areas such as real estate restitution and planning law, but it also handles corporate conflicts, insolvency litigation and environmental law matters. Following the May 2025 departure of practice co-head, litigator Óscar Martínez, leadership of the practice is handled by  founding partner Felipe Pinilla, who handles a mix of transactional and contentious work;  and senior associate Nicolás Acevedo Castaño. Former senior associate Margarita María Hurtado left the firm in July 2024.

The compact, one-partner team at Sanclemente Fernández Abogados S.A. is a top choice for energy — primarily oil and gas — companies seeking support in contentious matters. With experience across the full life cycle of administrative, judicial and arbitral proceedings, the group is commended for its ‘creativity in defining strategies’. Department head Claudia Rodríguez routinely appears before the civil, constitutional and ordinary labour courts (among others), and brings experience in representing clients from the energy, infrastructure and life sciences sectors. The senior associate duo of Catalina Cárdenas and Carolina Ríos are also singled out for praise by clients.

Attorneys in Abril Gómez Mejía Abogados’ litigation team are valued for their ‘multidisciplinary knowledge’. The group operates at the intersection of dispute resolution and public law, with robust recent showings in the education and real estate arenas. The group is co-led by litigator Diego Fernando Gómez alongside public law partner Omar Mejía. At associate level, Denisse Posada (litigation) and Alejandro Pinillos Casas (public law) are noted. Associate María Alejandra Cortes left the firm in August 2024.

The ‘interdisciplinary’ and ‘highly technical’ team at Medellín-based Ariza & Marin maintains its focus on contentious work involving the projects and public law spheres. Clients are predominantly drawn from the construction, infrastructure and energy areas, with the team a popular choice to represent project consortiums in actions against public-sector entities. The department is co-led by projects and dispute resolution partner Camilo Marin; public law specialist Carolina Ariza; and Tomás Cuartas Orrego, who serves as associate practice director of the dispute resolution practice.

Castro Leiva Rendón Abogados is noted for its record in disputes involving public contracts and infrastructure projects, where it handles a broad scope of judicial, arbitral and administrative law cases. Co-founding partner José Ignacio Leiva anchors the team and maintains a far-reaching practice that spans dispute resolution, administrative proceedings and government contracts. The department further draws on projects and infrastructure partner Marcela Castro. In September 2024, former associate practice director Laura Amaya left to go freelance.

Insurance and financial services boutique J. Correa Abogados specialises in acting for insurance companies and insured entities in financial liability and insurance litigation, with a focus on the infrastructure and transport industries. John Correa spearheads the practice and is recommended for contentious insurance work, particularly shipping disputes where he enjoys relationships with UK law firms and P&I clubs. The team also includes senior associate Andrés Felipe Ávila (who serves as second chair to Correa on most cases), and mid-level associate Laura Londoño.

As the Colombia arm of a global insurance powerhouse, Kennedys is recognised for its expertise in complex insurance disputes. Acting for an enviable roster of domestic and multinational insurers and reinsurers, the team is a first port of call for high-stakes construction cases and fiscal liability proceedings. Managing partner Mónica Tocarruncho heads the team and ‘always thinks two or three steps ahead’. Also noted are Mauricio Carvajal García, who is a key contact for marine disputes; and Catalina Botero, who handles insurance coverage cases.

Medellín & Durán Abogados’ litigation offering complements its increasingly prominent public law practice, with the firm recognised for its unique focus on defending state entities in complex disputes. The group acts for a diverse range of government institutions, public sector agencies and state-owned companies in judicial and arbitral proceedings, with its recent activity spanning the infrastructure, transport, and energy and natural resources sectors. The team is led jointly by public law specialists Carlos Eduardo Medellín and Rodrigo Antonio Durán, with support from capable associate Adriana Medellín.

A boutique focused on dispute resolution, private client and public law, Parra Quijano & Cuadros Abogados is highlighted for its ‘exceptional knowledge of civil litigation’. Bringing experience across the full chain of pre-litigation and judicial strategies, the team acts for clients operating in the automotive, construction, financial services and TMT industries, among others. The practice is led jointly by co-founding partners Jairo Parra Quijano and Jairo Parra Cuadros, both of whom receive praise for their ‘dedication to service that inspires trust and peace of mind’.

Parra Rodríguez Abogados dispute resolution group provides ‘excellent regulatory knowledge and access to key stakeholders’, according to some. The team advises on a steady stream of disputes — including litigation, arbitration and mediation cases — where it acts for domestic and multinational companies across a wide range of construction, financial services, energy and natural resources, and consumer protection matters, among others. The department is co-led by co-founding partners Bernardo Rodríguez and Álvaro Parra together with associate practice director Ángela María Serrano.

The litigation practice at Tobar & Romero Abogados’ earns plaudits for ‘the constant availability of the partners’. As a dispute resolution boutique, it is well versed across the full scope of contentious matters, with notable experience in corporate disputes, competition litigation, administrative law cases and IP disputes, among others. Dispute resolution specialist Jaime Humberto Tobar heads the team with support from associate Sebastián Ortegón, who is ‘transparent in his communication’. Also noted are associates María Andrea Calero (administrative law) and Alfredo Sanchez (financial disputes).

‘An excellent ally’, Medellín-based UH Abogados fields a litigation team that attracts praise for its ‘strategy and pragmatism’. Equipped to assist on a broad range of commercial litigation and regulatory conflicts, the practice frequently collaborates with lawyers from the real estate, M&A and regulatory compliance areas, among others, to provide interdisciplinary advice. Juan Bernardo Tascón heads the department and is particularly noted for his experience in finance and insurance disputes. Associate Óscar Fernando Jiménez is ‘highly effective’.

Widely recognised for its regulatory prowess, Valbuena Abogados’ dispute resolution practice specialises in representing domestic and multinational companies in administrative disputes, competition cases, and commercial litigation involving heavily regulated industries. The department is steered by go-to competition specialist Gustavo Valbuena, who - as a former Superintendent of Industry and Commerce - brings significant expertise in administrative sanctioning proceedings and other complex disputes with an administrative law dimension. Associate Laura Huertas supports on litigation, administrative law and consumer protection-related matters.

Leveraging its strong skill sets in competition and TMT law, Veria Asesores shines in complex regulatory litigation before both the judicial and administrative instances. As a former Director of the Colombian Communications Regulatory Commission, department co-head Pablo Márquez is recognised for his activity in disputes involving heavily regulated industries. The team is additionally co-led by Julio Castañeda, whose practice spans antitrust, litigation and telecoms law; and Camilo Ramírez, who handles dispute resolution, real estate and private client-related work.