Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia
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Provided by Esguerra JHR
Esguerra JHR has a preeminent public law practice. The public law team is very well known and active in both constitutional and administrative law, working for public entities, private corporations (domestic and multinational) and international organizations. It successfully handles a full range of public law issues, including constitutional remedies, judicial and administrative proceedings, government contracts and state responsibility.
In particular, we provide legal advice for governmental entities in structuring tendering processes and assets/shares selling processes, for private corporations also in tendering processes, asset purchase processes and in the entire scope of the governments contracts they execute, including the representation of governmental entities or private corporations in the dispute resolution cases that emerged from those contracts.
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Esguerra JHR is a highly regarded law firm enjoying a noted reputation in public law. The department is sought after to handle key administrative and constitutional cases, including representing clients before the Colombian Council of State. Esguerra JHR' expertise spans issues pertaining to concession agreements and public bids.
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Esguerra JHR assisted Seguros Bolívar, an insurance operator designated to protect workers against occupational risks, in complying with the requirements set by the Colombian supervisory and regulatory authorities regarding the management and allocation of public resources for the occupational risk insurance system.
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Esguerra JHR has a solid track record and an experienced team in dispute resolution and administrative law. They are timely, thorough in reporting and provide excellent client service.
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Juan Carlos Esguerra Portocarrero is an excellent professional. He is respectful, highly analytical, understanding and always attentive in addressing any concern.
Head of Public Law
Provided by Esguerra JHR
Felipe Piquero Villegas
Head of Department
Jorge Andrés Gómez
María Fernanda Barraza
Daniela Urueña
Adriana Nieto
Tatiana Manby
Juan Carlos Esguerra Portocarrero
Head of Department
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