Ranking tables
Public Law | Latin America
Colombia
Rankings overview for Departments
- Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados18 Years Ranked
- Juan Carlos Esguerra Portocarrero Esguerra JHR13 Years Ranked
- Hugo Palacios MejíaPalacios Lleras
- Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal Durán & Osorio, Abogados Asociados14 Years Ranked
- Patricia Mier BarrosMier Barros Abogados
- Adriana Espinosa Garrigues12 Years Ranked
- José Ignacio Leiva Castro Leiva Abogados12 Years Ranked
- Yady Villaquirán Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados11 Years Ranked
- Felipe De Vivero ArciniegasDe Vivero & Asociados S.A.
- Manuel José CepedaLaw Offices of Manuel José Cepeda
- María Teresa PalacioArrieta Palacio Abogados
- Álvaro Gasca Durán & Osorio, Abogados Asociados8 Years Ranked
- Andrés Fernández de Soto Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas14 Years Ranked
- Carlos Carvajal Lloreda Camacho & Co6 Years Ranked
- Felipe Piquero Villegas Esguerra JHR14 Years Ranked
- Gabriel Taboada Durán & Osorio, Abogados Asociados13 Years Ranked
- Marcela Castro Pineda Castro Leiva Abogados11 Years Ranked
- Ana María Ruan PerdomoRuan & Co Abogados
- Diego Muñoz TamayoMuñoz Tamayo & Asociados
- Jorge Eduardo ChemásChemás & Asociados
- Martha CedielPeña Cediel Abogados
- Ricardo Hoyos DuqueLaw Offices of Ricardo Hoyos Duque
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Arrieta Mantilla & AsociadosPublic Law2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedArrieta Mantilla & Asociados has an outstanding department that is renowned for handling complex contentious and non-contentious public law mandates in Colombia. The law firm is sought after to assist with public procurement processes in the advertising space on public transport. The market-leading department advises on financial matters relating to state contracts. Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados is highly efficient dealing with administrative proceedings and disputes, including judicial review cases, as well as arbitration procedures.
1 Durán & Osorio, Abogados AsociadosPublic Law2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedDuran & Osorio, Abogados Asociados maintains a leading position in the Colombian public law area. Its deep bench of noted practitioners remains a first port of call for public entities, including ministries and state-owned banks and companies. The department offers extensive know-how across an array of public law matters, including public procurement and intervention in state-owned companies, as well as on contentious mandates.
Band 2
2 Castro Leiva AbogadosPublic Law2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedCastro Leiva Abogados' public law team assists clients with procurement mandates across infrastructure works and public transportation, including advising on novel tramway projects in Colombia. The law firm is also well placed to provide audits on the performance of concession contracts and projects, and the team also represents clients in administrative litigation.
2 Dentons Cardenas & CardenasPublic Law2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedGlobal firm Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas possesses a noted public law department in Colombia which advises on both contentious and non-contentious proceedings, and which is frequently retained by clients active in public transportation and infrastructure on matters pertaining to concession contracts and tender bids. The law firm is also adept at representing clients in administrative proceedings before the Colombian authorities.2 Esguerra JHRPublic Law2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedEsguerra JHR is a highly regarded law firm enjoying a noted reputation in public law. The department is sought after to handle key administrative and constitutional cases, including representing clients before the Colombian Council of State. Esguerra JHR' expertise spans issues pertaining to concession agreements and public bids.
2 Pérez-LlorcaPublic Law2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedPérez-Llorca has a key public law practice that represents private companies, state-owned entities and Colombian government bodies. The law firm frequently advises on matters pertaining to the water industry, such as ensuring access to water and sanitation. Pérez-Llorca deals with public bidding processes and the execution of public contracts.
Band 3
3 Brigard UrrutiaPublic Law2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedBrigard Urrutia is well equipped to handle a vast array of public law mandates in Colombia. The law firm is experienced at advising a range of companies and public transport and government entities, on tender bids and public sector contracting. Brigard Urrutia also handles administrative proceedings.
3 GarriguesPublic Law2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedGarrigues remains a solid contender in the market with its department's expertise assisting with a range of public law matters, including public contracts agreements and administrative procedures. The law firm is adept at advising a range of companies and government entities, on tender bids and public sector contracting. The public law team also enjoys additional capabilities handling disputes in the public sector.
3 Medellín & Durán AbogadosPublic Law2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMedellín & Durán Abogados frequently handles a wide range of public law mandates relating to concession contracts and administrative procedures. The Bogotá-based team is sought out by state entities, as well as companies in the transportation and oil and gas sectors.
3 Pombo Caballero AbogadosPublic Law2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedPombo Caballero Abogados is a dynamic public law boutique firm with a well-established practice in the Colombian market. The team is known for providing expert advice in areas of administrative law with a particular focus on public sector infrastructure concession agreements. The law firm is also well positioned to advise clients on disputes with public entities in Colombia.
3 Rincón Castro AbogadosPublic Law2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedRincón Castro Abogados possesses a skilled team experienced in handling a wide range of public and administrative mandates in the Colombian market. The Bogotá-based department is well equipped to advise clients on matters spanning public law, projects, and dispute resolution. The group is regularly engaged to assist with bidding processes, concession contracts, and administrative investigations, and also handles a range of constitutional and administrative proceedings.