Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia
Ranked Individuals
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Arrieta, Mantilla & Asociados (AMYA) is a boutique law firm with a top-tier global reputation that has renowned experience in the litigation and dispute resolution area.
During the past years the firm has maintained a steady record of achievements in complex disputes in jurisdictional and arbitral proceedings both in private and public law.
As a leading boutique firm in Colombia's dispute resolution scene, AMYA focuses on providing comprehensive legal assistance, on a personal basis, with a strategic perspective to protect the clients' interest.
AMYA's team has in-depth knowledge of toll road concessions, ports, mass transport systems, infrastructure, oil and gas, and energy industries. Its practice is also remarkable when dealing with both litigation and mediation on commercial and public law matters.
Our goal is to assess our clients’ risk and deliver the best possible advice in order to provide a clever guide for them to decide whether to engage in negotiation or mediation process or to go through litigation in courts and arbitral tribunals with the necessary effectiveness to assure its business success.
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Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados possesses a solid team that is frequently found representing key clients from the infrastructure arena in Colombian arbitration and commercial litigation. The law firm advises on the interpretation of concession contracts, disputes concerning breach of joint venture agreements and related damages claims. Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados is experienced in litigating against state authorities.
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Arrieta & Mantilla Asociados represented VP Ingenergía in an arbitration proceeding against Canacol Energy, CNE Oil & Gas and CNEOG Colombia concerning an alleged breach of a gas purchase agreement due to force majeure events.
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Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados' team are client-focused, agile and adapt to clients. They are renowned and demonstrate in-depth legal knowledge as well as creativity.
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Carlos Alberto Manzano Riaño elicits significant praise from interviewees for his activity in the Colombian dispute resolution arena. He has expertise in advising on litigation and arbitration proceedings, with particular experience in the infrastructure and energy spheres.
Carlos Alberto Manzano Riaño is rigorous lawyer who is detail-oriented and proactive with his work.
Paula Andrea Ramos continues to receive praise for her notable experience handling dispute resolution mandates in Colombia, particularly concession-related proceedings. She regularly advises prominent clients from the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Paula Andrea Ramos is an excellent team leader and professional in the dispute resolution arena in Colombia.
Head of Dispute Resolution
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Juan Felipe Cornejo Arenas
María Paula Saldarriaga López
Global 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Colombia
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