International Trade/WTO
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
About
Provided by Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law
The International Trade Practice is pioneer in trade remedies since the emergence of the antidumping and safeguards legislation in Colombia. Therefore, the firm possesses extensive and successful experience representing different industries, including metal mechanic, aluminum, OCTG, petrochemical, textile and footwear, agricultural, and agricultural tools industries, among others, within antidumping and safeguards investigations. Moreover, recently the practice presented the first countervailing duty petition in the history of Colombia.
Ibarra Abogados also provides counsel to both private and public sectors concerning the negotiation and application of regional and bilateral economic integration agreements, including the Andean Community, the Pacific Alliance, the Central American Common Market and several bilateral agreements.
Additionally, the customs area has extensive expertise regarding proceedings before the Colombian Customs Authority (DIAN for its acronym in Spanish) and litigation on customs matters before Colombian courts. On this matter, Ibarra Abogados provides legal counsel regarding customs classification issues, origin recognition and certificates, customs valuation, among others.
Chambers Review
Prestigious boutique practice group Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law possesses an impressive track record in advising significant clients from the manufacturing, steel, and pharmaceutical industries on a full range of international trade mandates in Colombia. The legal team counsels on trade remedies, including anti-dumping investigations and boasts additional in-depth expertise in free trade zone matters. Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law is particularly adept at representing clients before the DIAN in the classification of goods, certificates of origin and invoicing issues. PVC GERFOR is new client win for the law firm this year.
Work Highlights
- Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law assisted Rheem with the Anti-dumping Duty Sunset Review imposed by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism on metal drums from Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law is a professional and dedicated firm. The team is well-organised and upholds a high work ethic, responding quickly and addressing every detail with deep expertise."
"Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law is one of the most reliable and expert firms in the commercial and customs law space. The team has an excellent service level and is responsive."
"Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law is a professional and dedicated firm. The team is well-organised and upholds a high work ethic, responding quickly and addressing every detail with deep expertise."
"Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law is one of the most reliable and expert firms in the commercial and customs law space. The team has an excellent service level and is responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Distinguished founding and managing partner Gabriel Ibarra Pardo remains highly active in the Colombian market providing advice on international trade and customs matters. He routinely caters to noteworthy clients in the field, including multinational and international organisations.
"Gabriel Ibarra Pardo is a leader not only in Colombia but worldwide in the field of commercial law and customs."
"He has over 30 years' experience and therefore combines knowledge with experience which is essential when working on international matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law
Colombia
Industries
Provided by Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences