Department profile
Brigard Urrutia

International Trade/WTO

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


Brigard Urrutia

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Our Customs and International Trade team provides comprehensive advice to national and international companies in the different operations regarding foreign trade of goods or services. We provide assistance to national and international entities, public and private entities, in the planning of their cross-border operations, formulating operative and strategic alternatives for customs optimization based on the national regulation, applying and implementing the different international treaties ratified by Colombia.

We advise on customs procedures, administrative investigations and litigations before the different authorities. We carry out due diligence to analyze the foreign trade operations and we provide legal advice on current foreign trade mechanisms in projects and operations where applicable, such as Free-Trade Zones, Authorized Economic Operator, import-export mechanisms, drawbacks, International Distribution Warehouses, Permanent Customs Users (UAP), Highly Exporting Users (ALTEX), Customs Trusted Users, among others. We provide legal advice on the application of the different customs and taxation benefits that Colombia offers.

We advise and help our clients in the commercial investigations regarding trade remedies, including anti-dumping measures, safeguards and countervailing measures.

We design, structure and provide seminars and workshops on national customs and foreign exchange regulations and procedures related to the different foreign trade operations.

Clients (14)

  • MATTEL
  • ASTELLAS US LCC
  • H&M HENNES & MAURITZ, GBC, AB
  • TOPCO Associates LLC
  • SANOFI AVENTIS COLOMBIA S.A.S.
  • RIZZANI DE ECCHER S.P.A.
  • VOLVO GROUP COLOMBIA S.A.S.
  • ITAÚ BBA
  • SYKES
  • PROTISA (CMPC)
  • EXPRESS LUCK
  • DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
  • ASCENSORES SCHINDLER DE COLOMBIA
  • TAM AIRLINES

Chambers Review

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International Trade/WTO - Colombia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Brigard Urrutia is a well-known full-service firm demonstrating solid expertise in international trade matters in Colombia. The legal team is experienced in advising on free trade zone operations, as well as providing counsel on anti-dumping investigations and the free trade agreement with the USA. Brigard Urrutia also consults clients on customs matters and services clients from sectors including pharmaceuticals, e-commerce and steel.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Brigard Urrutia assisted PGI with the analysis of a potential application of a trade defense measure concerning non-woven fabric imports motivated by a sharp and disproportionate increase in imports of these products.

Strengths

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  • Brigard Urrutia stands out for its professionalism and reliability. They deliver excellent, up-to-date service and I have peace of mind knowing their advice is backed by true experts.

    International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America
  • Brigard Urrutia has one of the most solid teams in the field of international trade in Colombia.

    International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2José Francisco Mafla
    Band 2José Francisco Mafla

    José Francisco Mafla

    Respected partner and co-head of department José Francisco Mafla elicits market recognition for his solid activity in international trade and customs law in Colombia.

    • José Francisco Mafla has solid expertise in customs matters. He has built a reliable team and consistently demonstrates clear knowledge of his field.

      International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America

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Colombia

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