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The Department of Antitrust and Regulation of Serrano Martinez CMA is integrated by a team of leading specialized lawyers in the field. The Firm advises and represents national and foreign Clients in administrative and judicial proceedings related to antitrust and competition (including cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, premerger review processes, individual and class actions), energy and gas regulation (including regulatory investigations and ligitation), telecoms regulations, data privacy, consumer protection and compliance.
The Department acts in various sectors of the economy, including the tech, energy, retail, oil & gas, infrastructure, and foods industries. Some of its most relevant and world-renowned clients are Amazon, Spotify, Unilever, Uber, Airbnb, Chevron, Prime Energy, Bancolombia, and Allianz.
The Department is headed by Felipe Serrano, founding partner of Serrano Martinez. Felipe directly manages the matters of the clients of the Department. Between 2012 and 2015, Felipe was Head Advisor at the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce - SIC (Colombia´s Competition Authority), as well as Deputy Superintendent of Industry and Commerce. Currently, Felipe is the President of the Colombian Association of Competition Law.
The Department has two Partners, and is formed by women and men who are expert attorneys in competition law, privacy, and regulation, and have worked both at the Competition Authority and the private sector.
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Serrano Martínez CMA houses an established competition department in Colombia. The legal team is frequently sought out by clients from the technology, oil and gas, and food and beverage industries to advise on merger control, unfair competition claims and administrative complaints.
Serrano Martínez CMA acted as local counsel to Endress Hauser Group and SICK in the merger control proceeding before the Colombian competition authority regarding the formation of a joint venture to develop process technology in the analyser, flow, and dust measurement sectors.
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Serrano Martínez CMA’s service is terrific. Colombia is a complex country to navigate in competition matters and they have always helped us to successfully understand how the authorities work.
Serrano Martínez CMA’s service is terrific. Colombia is a complex country to navigate in competition matters and they have always helped us to successfully understand how the authorities work.
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Front-running practitioner Felipe Serrano enjoys outstanding recognition within the competition market due to his solid expertise advising on antitrust-related mandates in Colombia. He is regularly sought after by clients to assist with unfair competition proceedings and regulatory mandates.
Felipe Serrano has a strategic vision that goes beyond what is asked of him, providing comprehensive advice to his clients and anticipating potential regulatory and commercial challenges.
Felipe Serrano is an authority in the Competition area. He has the ability to ensure that the matters under his charge, no matter how complex, always have a balanced and well-supported solution.
Associate-to-watch Andrés Jaramillo Sanz is praised by clients and peers alike for his expertise assisting clients with competition and antitrust matters in the Colombian market.
Andrés Jaramillo stands out for providing thorough and timely responses. He is easy to communicate with and has exceptional client management skills.