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Esguerra JHR

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


Esguerra JHR

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About

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.

Clients (10)

  • AB INBEV (Bavaria)
  • Ecopetrol S.A.
  • Asobancaria
  • Baxter
  • Kimberly Clark
  • Chevron Petroleum Company
  • City Bank
  • Comunicación Celular – COMCEL
  • Corficolombiana
  • DIDI MOBILITY

Industries (15)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecomunicatios
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Esguerra JHR represented Hoteles Cosmos and its parent company Protelca in an antitrust investigation regarding an alleged price-fixing arrangement in the hotel sector.

Strengths

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  • Esguerra JHR is a very solid firm in Colombia and delivers top-level service. The firm offers excellent advisers, both practically and intellectually, who understand the geopolitical realities of the market, and I would recommend them to anyone.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Esguerra JHR stands out for its experience in competition matters in Colombia. The firm has in-depth knowledge of this area of expertise and handles complex issues appropriately, offering solid and attentive service.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alfonso Miranda Londoño
    Band 1Alfonso Miranda Londoño

    Alfonso Miranda Londoño

    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 is the lawyer with the greatest knowledge in the country regarding competition law.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
    • Alfonso Miranda Londoño is one of the leading competition lawyers in Colombia. His expertise and professionalism are greatly valued, and he is a pleasure to work with, as well as a true godfather of this practice area.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos
    Band 2Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos

    Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos

    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 known as an expert in the field of Colombian competition law.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Daniel Beltrán
    Band 4Daniel Beltrán

    Daniel Beltrán

    Experienced partner Daniel Beltrán frequently assists clients with merger control procedures, unfair competition claims and SIC investigations in Colombia.

    • Daniel Beltrán is a top-notch young partner who brings energy, responsiveness and a strong sense of responsibility to every matter. He has all the qualities to become a leading practitioner in the field.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

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