Competition/Antitrust | Latin America

Esguerra JHR is a front-running 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.

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 pharma. Regal Rexnord and Insud Pharma are among new client wins this year.

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. Xylem Water Solutions and Farfetch Holdings are among new client wins this year.

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 Dinissan and Entrepidus.

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. Centelsa, VP Ingenergía and Junior Football Club are new additions to Serrano Martínez CMA's client roster.

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. Biomax Biocombustibles, Bogotá Fútbol Club and Team Trainer Sports are among new client wins this year.

Pérez-Llorca 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. JGB and Sandoz AG are Pérez-Llorca's new client wins.

Lloreda Camacho & Co is an established Colombian law firm which houses a prominent competition team. The legal department boasts expertise in acquisition filings before the SIC and can also advise on regulatory issues. The law firm is also called upon by international and Colombian clients for competition litigation mandates. Organon and Promotora Colombia count among the firm's new client wins.

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.

Posse Herrera Ruiz is a long-standing 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.