Department profile
Pérez-Llorca

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


Pérez-Llorca

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About

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Our Dispute Resolution practice has an extensive career representing local and international companies, as well as government entities, from the preliminary stage of the arbitration to its completion. Our members have acted as experts before international courts in disputes involving Latin-American parties and as advisors in Colombian procedural, commercial and civil law in procedures before international courts. The commercial arbitrations in which our advisors have participated in exceed USD $5 billion.</p><p>The team has extensive knowledge in Colombian procedural and substantive law that is perfectly complemented by the expertise of other practice groups from the Firm regarding infrastructure, oil &amp; gas, construction, communication, energy, mining, mergers &amp; acquisitions, finance, and public law. Accordingly, we are fully equipped to design the most adequate strategy for each client, considering both the specific details of each case and the interests of the client.

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Dispute Resolution - Colombia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Pérez-Llorca boasts an esteemed practice that is well established in the Colombian dispute resolution sphere and is active in both litigation and arbitration. The seasoned team often advises on contentious proceedings relating to construction and concession contracts, assisting with damages claims as well as consumer protection cases. The department is also adept at representing clients in claims involving government entities.

Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca advised Refinería de Cartagena on a citizen lawsuit involving its board of directors and the parent company Ecopetrol, in connection with its alleged liability for losses during the modernisation project of a refinery.

Strengths

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  • Pérez-Llorca are very focused on providing expedited and thorough responses to our requests. The team's extensive skills and knowledge allows them to handle complex matters and provide great analyses.

    Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3David Araque
    Band 3David Araque

    David Araque

    Co-head of department David Araque is positively endorsed for his dispute resolution practice in Colombia. He is active handling matters pertaining to a wide range of sectors, including construction, insurance and energy.
    • David Araque's dedication, professionalism and strategic vision are key when dealing with challenges. His commitment makes all the difference to us.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Felipe Suescún
    Band 4Felipe Suescún

    Felipe Suescún

    Felipe Suescún possesses solid expertise in advising clients on Colombian and international arbitration proceedings, including those under ICC rules.

    • Felipe Suescún is a great lawyer with unquestionable knowledge in the dispute resolution arena in Colombia.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America
  • Band 4William Araque
    Band 4William Araque

    William Araque

    Longstanding professional William Araque offers a strong practice advising clients from a wide range of industries on commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings.

    • William Araque is a brilliant lawyer, particularly in Colombian litigation mandates.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

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Colombia

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