Dispute Resolution: Civil & Commercial Litigation - Colombia
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Tobar & Romero Abogados is a solid Colombian boutique firm known for assisting clients with commercial litigation and arbitration. The department's expertise encompasses conflicts concerning joint operation agreements, real estate claims and shareholder disputes. Tobar & Romero Abogados assists clients from across several sectors, including energy, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.
Strengths
Tobar & Romero Abogados’ team combines technical rigour with a highly client-focused approach, demonstrating a strong command of both the factual and legal aspects of our arbitration proceedings. This enables the team to develop clear and effective strategies.
Tobar & Romero Abogados supports us in a dispute with corporate governance implications for our company. Its proven experience, deep understanding of our business, proactive approach and clear, responsive support enable the firm to anticipate challenges, reduce exposure and protect our interests effectively.
Work Highlights
Tobar & Romero Abogados represented Botero Ingenieros in a dispute against Ecopetrol regarding damages arising from works carried out at the Ethylene II Plant in Barrancabermeja.
Notable practitioners
Head of department Jaime Humberto Tobar Ordóñez is a distinguished practitioner with vast experience acting both as arbitrator and as counsel in the Colombian dispute resolution realm.
Jaime Humberto Tobar Ordóñez is noted for his broad experience and strong standing in the market. He brings strategic judgement, technical expertise and a comprehensive perspective to complex corporate mandates.
Jaime Humberto Tobar Ordóñez has a clear vision and strategy for litigation.
Partner Sebastián Ortegón Obando is an up-and-coming practitioner with strong market endorsement of his dynamic dispute resolution practice in Colombia.
Sebastián Ortegón Obando is valued for his technical rigour, attention to detail and responsiveness. He combines strategic leadership with precise execution and provides clarity in both documentation and the next steps of the strategy.
Sebastián Ortegón Obando demonstrates a thorough understanding of case details and consistently delivers high-quality work with strong technical rigour and meticulous attention to detail.
