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Baker McKenzie

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


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Competition/Antitrust - Colombia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is a well-regarded practice offering expertise across the gamut of contentious and non-contentious competition-related proceedings in Colombia. The legal team has established expertise providing counsel to international players in matters related to merger control filings for high-value corporate acquisitions. The law firm's clients are drawn from a range of sectors including manufacturing, technology and pharma.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie's competition team assisted Lufthansa with the merger control process before the Colombian National Civil Aeronautics Authority regarding the acquisition of a controlling stake in ITA Airways, with potential effects on the Colombian market.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has highly skilled professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in competition law as well as a profound understanding of their clients' businesses and industries.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2María Carolina Pardo Cuéllar
    Band 2María Carolina Pardo Cuéllar

    María Carolina Pardo Cuéllar

    Experienced competition practitioner María Carolina Pardo Cuéllar is an established figure in the antitrust field in Colombia. She boasts extensive experience advising on high-profile merger control procedures.

    • We work with María Carolina when we need support not only in Colombia but across the LatAm region. I truly trust her; she’s highly gifted, knowledgeable about regimes, and a true antitrust lawyer.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingAngelica Navarro
    Up and ComingAngelica Navarro

    Angelica Navarro

    Up-and-coming practitioner Angelica Navarro receives praise for her activity in the Colombian competition and antitrust arena.

    • Angelica Navarro has great knowledge of antitrust issues and she is always willing to collaborate with the client.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchCarlos Arboleda
    Associates to watchCarlos Arboleda

    Carlos Arboleda

    Associate-to-watch Carlos Arboleda continues to receive market commendation for his ample experience in antitrust and competition matters, including merger control proceedings and uncompetitive behaviour investigations.

    • Carlos Arboleda’s experience and knowledge in competition matters and ability to grasp the company’s specific challenges allow him to deliver effective solutions.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

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