Department profile
Serrano Martínez CMA

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


Serrano Martínez CMA

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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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Competition/Antitrust - Colombia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Serrano Martínez CMA represented Uber in an antitrust investigation before the Colombian competition authority regarding its ride-sharing operations and alleged unfair competition in the transportation sector.

Strengths

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  • Serrano Martínez CMA offers a high level of technical expertise. The team understands the business and positions itself as a true strategic partner, focused on finding practical and viable solutions to complex problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Felipe Serrano
    Band 1Felipe Serrano

    Felipe Serrano

    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 is a strategist who knows how to guide clients through even the most complex issues, with deep business acumen.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
    • Felipe Serrano has excellent technical knowledge and a significant ability to build communication channels with authorities. He is willing to engage with clients and has an excellent understanding of our business, as well as its main competitive concerns and limitations.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingAndrés Jaramillo Sanz
    Up and ComingAndrés Jaramillo Sanz

    Andrés Jaramillo Sanz

    Up-and-coming practitioner 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 Sanz is an excellent partner. He is practical and responsive, with exceptional client service, and is always attentive to providing advice, support and practical, effective solutions to his clients.

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