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Sebastián Ortegón Obando

Sebastián Ortegón Obando

Latin America 2026

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About

Provided by Tobar & Romero Abogados

Latin America

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution: arbitration and litigation. Competition Law.

Career

Sebastián is a distinguished lawyer who graduated from Universidad del Rosario, where he obtained both his law degree and a master's degree in Law with a focus on Private Law. He further enhanced his expertise by earning an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution and International Arbitration from New York University (NYU). With over a decade of experience, Sebastián has managed numerous arbitration proceedings at both domestic and international levels, and he has litigated cases in Colombian courts.

In addition to his arbitration work, Sebastián advises companies on competition law, which includes handling clearance proceedings with the competition authority and disputes regarding unfair competition.

Sebastián frequently serves as the secretary for domestic arbitrations conducted under the rules of the CCB. Beyond his legal practice, he is committed to academia and works as a faculty member at Universidad del Rosario, teaching Commercial Law, Arbitration, and Competition Law.

Languages Spoken

English; Spanish

Key sectors

Agriculture and AgribusinessEnergy and UtilitiesHealth and Life SciencesProperty, Construction and InfrastructureRetail and Consumer

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Dispute Resolution - Colombia

Up-and-coming Individual
Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Partner Sebastián Ortegón Obando enters the rankings as an up-and-coming practitioner following market endorsement of his dynamic dispute resolution practice in Colombia.

Strengths

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  • Sebastián Ortegón Obando is an excellent professional with strong client relationships and top-tier skills. He consistently delivers a sophisticated service.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Latin America

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