Ranking tables

Public Law | Latin America

Colombia

Public Law focuses on the relationship between individuals or private entities and central and local government and other public or regulatory bodies, which for the purpose of the Latin America guide covers constitutional and administrative law matters such as, contentious and non-contentious proceedings, judicial reviews, litigation before constitutional courts, advice on the powers and administrative functions of the government. It also includes matters relating to public procurement, as well as regulatory advice excluding regulatory work related to specific practice areas already considered in a particular jurisdiction: Competition, Energy & Natural Resources, Labour and Employment, Life Sciences, Tax, TMT, Intellectual Property, among others.

Rankings overview for Departments

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  1. Adriana Espinosa
    Adriana Espinosa Garrigues12 Years Ranked
  2. José Ignacio Leiva Castro Leiva Abogados12 Years Ranked
  3. Yady Villaquirán
    Yady Villaquirán Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados11 Years Ranked
  4. Felipe De Vivero ArciniegasDe Vivero & Asociados S.A.
  5. Manuel José CepedaLaw Offices of Manuel José Cepeda
  6. María Teresa PalacioArrieta Palacio Abogados

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
    1
    Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked

    Arrieta 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.

  2. Durán & Osorio, Abogados Asociados
    1
    Durán & Osorio, Abogados Asociados
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked

    Duran & 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.

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Band 2

  1. Castro Leiva Abogados
    2
    Castro Leiva Abogados
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Castro 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 & Cardenas
    2
    Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Global 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.
  3. Esguerra JHR
    2
    Esguerra JHR
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    Esguerra 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.

  4. Pérez-Llorca
    2
    Pérez-Llorca
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    Pérez-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.

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Band 3

  1. Brigard Urrutia
    3
    Brigard Urrutia
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Brigard 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.

  2. Garrigues
    3
    Garrigues
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Garrigues 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 Abogados
    3
    Medellín & Durán Abogados
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Medellín & 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.

  4. Pombo Caballero Abogados
    3
    Pombo Caballero Abogados
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Pombo 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.

  5. Rincón Castro Abogados
    3
    Rincón Castro Abogados
    Public Law
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Rincón 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.