Competition/Antitrust - Colombia
Band 5
What the Team is Known For
Valbuena Abogados is a well-regarded boutique law firm with a recognised competition and antitrust practice in Colombia. The team has notable experience representing clients in competition authority investigations, unfair competition disputes and merger control matters. The firm is especially active in contentious competition mandates, including challenges to decisions of the SIC and unfair competition proceedings involving major market participants. Valbuena Abogados advises clients across a range of sectors, including telecommunications, hospitality and sports.
Strengths
Valbuena Abogados demonstrates an outstanding level of expertise in handling complex matters, distinguished by its ability to provide clear, timely responses and effective solutions.
Work Highlights
Valbuena Abogados represented Talento Dorado and the Aguilas Doradas team in an antitrust investigation before the Colombian competition authority regarding alleged anti-competitive conduct affecting player mobility and contractual negotiations in professional football.
Notable practitioners
Respected founding partner Gustavo Valbuena handles a range of antitrust disputes against the Colombian authorities.
Gustavo Valbuena's analytical skills in complex matters are outstanding, and his experience allows him to anticipate regulatory and procedural scenarios with great accuracy.
