Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Esguerra JHR
Esguerra JHR is the Colombian leading firm in competition - antitrust. For almost 30 years, the firm has acquired unparalleled experience representing clients from all sorts of industries in complex procedures before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (Colombian Competition Authority), including antitrust, unfair competition, consumer protection, some of the most specialized mergers and the first successful leniency applications in the country.
Besides its work before the Competition authority, the firm has developed a specialized antitrust compliance program and a due diligence procedure designed for foreign companies working in Colombia and other Latin-American jurisdictions, as well as local clients working in highly specialized industries.
Moreover, the team has advised Public Entities (regulatory and legislative bodies) and has played an active role in the adoption of antitrust regulation, which has increased the firm's long-standing reputation in competition and telecommunications matters.
In sum, the firm’s experience in several aspects of the competition regime allows it to provide a unique advisory service in antitrust matters to clients participating in the most specialized markets.
Provided by Chambers
Esguerra JHR is a front-running practice group occupying a prominent position within the Colombian market due to its expertise handling competition matters. The law firm is particularly esteemed for its exceptional track record defending major Colombian and international companies before the SIC in anti-competitive practice claims. The team also offers a wealth of knowledge advising its clients on complex regulatory issues.
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Esguerra JHR represented Ocensa as part of Ecopetrol Group in an antitrust investigation initiated by the SIC for alleged bid rigging in helicopter transport service contracts.
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The service at Esguerra JHR is excellent. Their team is competent, rigorous, strategic and has a great treatment of matters.
Esguerra JHR have the best competition law lawyer in the country. Their professionals are highly skilled and with enormous experience in resolving the client's issues, no matter how complex they are.
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Top-tier Alfonso Miranda Londoño is renowned in the antitrust practice area thanks to his longstanding presence in the Colombian legal market, as well as his academic contribution to competition law.
Alfonso Miranda Londoño stands out in the Colombian competition arena for his technical knowledge and his strategic perspective.
Alfonso Miranda Londoño is of the highest eminence in matters of competition in Colombia.
Respected partner Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos is frequently sought out by clients to advise on cartel investigations, unfair competition claims and SIC sanctions in Colombia.
Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos is an excellent lawyer. He’s technically strong, with deep knowledge of competition regulation, strategic thinking, and a well-rounded vision.
Experienced partner Daniel Beltrán frequently assists clients with merger control procedures, unfair competition claims and SIC investigations in Colombia.
Daniel Beltrán offers strong service and stands out for his knowledge, kindness, and the practical solutions he is able to provide.
Head of Competition/Antitrust
Head of Competition/Antitrust
Competition/Antitrust
Provided by Esguerra JHR
Liliana Runcería
Natalia Alarcón
David Cotrina
Jasibi Ali Cabrales
María José Villamil
Claudia Miranda
Daniel Beltrán
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