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Dispute Resolution | Latin America

Colombia

Chambers' Dispute Resolution encompasses all stages of litigation including pre-trial negotiations, documentation and preparation for trial, summary judgement motions, trial, appeals and enforcement proceedings. There are two main types of litigation: commercial disputes before civil courts, and white-collar crime, including government investigations.

Rankings overview for Departments

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  1. Juan Carlos Esguerra Portocarrero
    Juan Carlos Esguerra Portocarrero Esguerra JHR13 Years Ranked
  2. Francisco Javier Tamayo JaramilloTamayo Jaramillo & Asociados
  3. Hernán Fabio López BlancoHernán Fabio López Blanco - Sole Practitioner
  4. Hugo Palacios MejíaPalacios Lleras
  5. Ramiro Bejarano GuzmánRamiro Bejarano Guzmán-Sole Practitioner
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  1. Felipe Piquero Villegas
    Felipe Piquero Villegas Esguerra JHR14 Years Ranked
  2. José Gutiérrez Mestre
    José Gutiérrez Mestre Holland & Knight4 Years Ranked
  3. William Araque
    William Araque Pérez-Llorca18 Years Ranked
  4. Armando GutiérrezVélez Gutiérrez Abogados
  5. Felipe SuescúnSuescún Abogados SAS
  6. Luis Felipe Botero AristizábalBotero Salazar Tobón & Abogados

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
    1
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's team of dispute resolution practitioners boasts notable strength in commercial litigation, as well as recognised prowess in arbitration proceedings. Based in Bogotá, the department's know-how encompasses matters of breach of contract, interpretation of concession contracts and land restitution claims. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is routinely retained by entities that are active in the construction, entertainment, and energy and natural resources industries.

  2. Posse Herrera Ruiz
    1
    Posse Herrera Ruiz
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Posse Herrera Ruiz maintains a front-running dispute resolution team that boasts significant experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation, as well as cross-border and Colombian arbitration proceedings. The law firm is frequently retained by leading players in the infrastructure, energy and natural resources, and financial arenas to handle noteworthy and complex cases. Posse Herrera Ruiz boasts a stellar team that routinely deals with conflicts pertaining to breaches of contract, especially those involving construction and engineering matters. The team also advises on shareholder disputes and contentious insolvency mandates.

2

Band 2

  1. Benavides Mejía Dispute Resolution
    2
    Benavides Mejía Dispute Resolution
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Benavides Mejía Dispute Resolution is a prominent boutique firm advising on the full spectrum of dispute resolution mandates, ranging from national and international arbitrations to civil and commercial litigation proceedings. The practice boasts an experienced team that frequently represents high-end domestic and foreign clients in a wide range of disputes arising from M&A transactions, sale and purchase agreements, and construction contracts. The firm enjoys particular prowess advising on corporate, infrastructure and energy-related disputes.

  2. Pérez-Llorca
    2
    Pérez-Llorca
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Pérez-Llorca boasts an esteemed practice that is well established in the Colombian dispute resolution sphere and is active in both litigation and arbitration. The seasoned team often advises on contentious proceedings relating to construction and concession contracts, assisting with damages claims as well as consumer protection cases. The department is also adept at representing clients in claims involving government entities.

  3. Rincón Castro Abogados
    2
    Rincón Castro Abogados
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Rincón Castro Abogados is an established boutique law firm that is acclaimed for its skilful handling of dispute resolution. The Bogotá-based practice group is regularly sought out by clients to assist with a wide range of international and domestic arbitration proceedings, as well as commercial litigation. Rincón Castro Abogados boasts a solid roster of clients in sectors ranging from the energy and infrastructure sectors to the telecommunications and construction industries. The law firm's clientele benefits from its additional expertise in advising on contentious mandates relating to public institutions and construction concessions.

3

Band 3

  1. Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
    3
    Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados possesses a solid team that is frequently found representing key clients from the infrastructure arena in Colombian arbitration and commercial litigation. The law firm advises on the interpretation of concession contracts, disputes concerning breach of joint venture agreements and related damages claims. Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados is experienced in litigating against state authorities.

  2. Gamboa Abogados
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Esguerra JHR
    4
    Esguerra JHR
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked

    Colombian law firm Esguerra JHR possesses an admired dispute resolution practice group that is adept at handling litigation and arbitration proceedings, including corporate and construction-related disputes. The team is frequently retained by clients hailing from highly regulated industries such as finance, construction and energy.

  2. Holland & Knight
    4
    Holland & Knight
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Holland & Knight fields a team active in the Colombian dispute resolution arena that comes recommended for its capabilities in handling investment disputes, breach of contract conflicts and consumer law claims. The legal team is adept at handling both arbitration and litigation proceedings. Holland & Knight is usually found assisting clients from the energy, aviation and retail sectors.

  3. Tobar & Romero Abogados
    4
    Tobar & Romero Abogados
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Botero Salazar Tobón & Abogados
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
  5. Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Baker McKenzie S.A.S.
    5
    Baker McKenzie S.A.S.
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked

    Baker McKenzie houses a notable dispute resolution practice within an international firm. The Colombian practice boasts experience in civil and commercial litigation proceedings, as well as international and Colombian arbitration. Baker McKenzie regularly handles breach of contract conflicts and is active representing clients from the infrastructure and energy arenas. The law firm also services clients from a variety of sectors, such as life sciences and transport.

  2. Brigard Urrutia
    5
    Brigard Urrutia
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 5 | 18 Years Ranked
    Brigard Urrutia is a full-service law firm that possesses an established reputation in the Colombian dispute resolution market. The legal team is recognised for its representation of a multinational client base in commercial litigation proceedings, including bankruptcy cases. Brigard Urrutia also handles arbitration cases, often representing energy and oil and gas clients.
  3. Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas
    5
    Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked

    The international full-service firm Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas enjoys a knowledgeable team of professionals handling a range of dispute resolution mandates in Colombia. The practice encompasses local and international investment and commercial arbitration, as well as litigation. The team's clients hail from a wide range of sectors, including technology, energy and construction.

  4. Garrigues
    5
    Garrigues
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked

    Garrigues is an appreciated international firm with a well-regarded Colombian legal offering. The notable dispute resolution department handles commercial and tort cases, as well as class actions. The legal team's expertise spans shareholder disputes, contract termination conflicts and real estate litigation. Clients hail from the construction, energy and financial sectors.

  5. Londoño & Arango
    5
    Londoño & Arango
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Londoño & Arango is a boutique firm enjoying a dynamic practice within the Colombian dispute resolution space. The Medellín-based team boasts expertise advising on both litigation and arbitration proceedings, being frequently sought out to assist with contentious mandates arising from supply contracts, concession agreements and liability claims. The firm’s clientele hails from a range of sectors including energy, technology and infrastructure.

  6. Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa
    5
    Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked

    Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa is an established full-service firm enjoying a flourishing dispute resolution practice in the Colombian market. The multidisciplinary team shows expertise in advising domestic and international clients on both arbitration and litigation mandates. The practice group demonstrates particular capabilities assisting with corporate disputes, and frequently acts on shareholders' controversies, settlement agreements and liability claims.

  7. Suescún Abogados SAS
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 5
  8. Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 5