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Competition/Antitrust | Latin America

Colombia

Competition/Antitrust covers the body of laws that prohibits anti-competitive behaviour (monopoly) and unfair business practices. This includes practices that hurt business, consumers, or both, or that generally violate standards of ethical behavior. Antitrust litigation and M&A-related competition work are both included in this section. Competition/Antitrust covers the body of laws prohibiting actions which restrict or limit free competition between economic agents both absolutely (through cartel activity) and relatively (through abuse of dominant position). In particular, the section focuses on merger control (filings before the relevant authorities), anti-competitive behaviour investigations and market studies carried out by authorities into the competitiveness of particular sectors. Litigation against the competent authorities is also considered here, as are civil claims initiated by economic agents seeking damages for anti-competitive behaviour.

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Band 1
  1. Esguerra Asesores Jurídicos
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    Esguerra Asesores Jurídicos
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Esguerra Asesores Jurídicos is a frontrunning practice group occupying a prominent position within the Colombian market due to its expertise handling competition matters. The law firm is particularly esteemed for its exceptional track record defending major Colombian and international companies before the SIC in anti-competitive practice claims. The team also offer a wealth of knowledge advising its clients on complex regulatory issues.
  2. Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law
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    Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law is a highly specialised boutique that is revered for its experience acting on the full range of competition issues in Colombia. The legal team is particularly commended for its substantial experience representing clients in matters regarding SIC investigations and its solid expertise dealing with complex merger review filings. The department's clients derive from a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, infrastructure and finance.
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Band 2
  1. Baker McKenzie S.A.S.
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    Baker McKenzie S.A.S.
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie is a well-regarded practice offering expertise across the gamut of contentious and non-contentious competition-related proceedings in Colombia. The legal team has established expertise providing counsel to international players in matters related to merger control filings for high-value corporate acquisitions. The law firm's clients are drawn from a range of sectors including manufacturing, technology and energy. New client wins include Snowflake, Specialized Colombia and Sura Asset Management.
  2. Brigard Urrutia
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    Brigard Urrutia
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Brigard Urrutia is an established group that boasts a proven track record acting within the Colombian competition space. The team is routinely involved in both regulatory and transactional matters, and enjoys a well-regarded reputation acting as local counsel to high-profile international entities, assisting with merger control procedures and representing clients before the SIC. Avianca, Global Layer Distribution and UPS are among new client wins this year.
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Band 3
  1. ECIJA
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    ECIJA
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Ecija Abogados is a dynamic law firm with a variegated competition law offering in Colombia. The legal team is particularly experienced in acting on merger control processes for major Colombian and international companies. The practice group's expertise encompasses advising on litigation proceedings before the SIC and complex regulatory issues. Ecija Abogados' clients hail from a wide range of industries including real estate, telecommunications, and banking and finance. New client wins include Cementos Argos, Talma and Conalvías Construcciones.
  2. Jaeckel/Montoya Abogados
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    Jaeckel/Montoya Abogados
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Jaeckel/Montoya Abogados is a dynamic boutique enjoying an established reputation within the Colombian market. The law firm is known for its expertise advising high-profile clients on a range of significant competition mandates. The competition department is particularly experienced in advising Colombian companies on interactions with the SIC relating to investigations and resulting sanctions. The team is also well regarded for assisting with competition compliance. Jaeckel/Montoya Abogados' new client wins include Norgas, Energía Integral Andina and Bizarro.
  3. Serrano Martínez CMA
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    Serrano Martínez CMA
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    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. Dlocal, Allianz and Kellogg are new additions to Serrano Martínez CMA's client roster.
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Band 4
  1. Garrigues
    4
    Garrigues
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Garrigues is a well-regarded international firm that maintains a respected reputation in the Colombian competition market. The legal team is experienced in acting before the SIC on anti-competitive administrative cases such as bid-rigging investigations and merger control proceedings. Its broad client roster spans sectors including aviation, telecoms, technology and healthcare.
  2. Gómez-Pinzón
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    Gómez-Pinzón
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Gómez-Pinzón is a respected local full-service firm with an established position within the Colombian competition sphere. The legal team is frequently sought after to assist with merger review proceedings before the SIC and to advise on complex regulatory issues. The department provides services to a variety of major Colombian and international companies, from industries including pharmaceutical and energy.
  3. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
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    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa DU & Uría is a key full-service firm that is well known in the market for its established competition/antitrust practice in Colombia. The legal team is often found representing both Colombian and international clientele in a range of matters, with a particular focus advising on merger control procedures before the SIC. Aramco, Sociedad Aeroportuaria de la Costa and Mediterranean Shipping Company are among new client wins this year.
  4. Posse Herrera Ruiz
    4
    Posse Herrera Ruiz
    Competition/Antitrust
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Posse Herrera Ruiz is a longstanding full-service firm that presents a respectable offering within the Colombian competition arena. The team's work covers assisting with merger control proceedings before the SIC as a result of complex M&A deals, as well as representing major players in unfair competition litigation cases.