Widely hailed as ‘one of the best firms in Colombia’, Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s impressive domestic platform combines with its extensive global network to mark it as a top choice for multinational companies seeking local support on M&A transactions. The team, which also acts for an impressive raft of domestic companies, is equipped to handle deals across all key industries but is predominantly recognised for its record in highly regulated sectors including energy, life sciences, financial services and TMT. A go-to specialist for high-stakes M&A, department co-chair Jaime Trujillo recently acted as part of a cross-office regional team to advise AccorInvest Group on the local aspects of the sale of a portfolio of Latin American hotel properties to BTG Pactual. Clare Montgomery spearheads the companies, restructuring and investment practice and is recognised for her strength in highly structured transactions.  Next-generation partner Natalia Ponce de León is also a key contact; she was at the helm for the firm’s advice to Zelestra on its acquisition of a project to develop a solar plant. A strong second line of associates includes seniors Karen Santamaría – who ‘provides exceptionally fast and high-quality service’; and Juliana Tobón, who possesses extensive cross-border experience. A trio of senior associate departures saw Juliana Gómez depart in November 2024 to join IDB Invest; in the same month Paola Gonzalez became senior legal manager at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Latinoamérica; while Alexandra Montealegre also recently left. Former practice co-head Andrés Crump left the firm in July 2025.

The commercially oriented corporate group at Brigard Urrutia is valued by many for its ‘holistic and complete understanding of the clients’ business’. Benefitting from one of the deepest benches in the market, with 17 dedicated lawyers, the practice further stands out for its international experience and comprehensive sector expertise that spans the full spectrum of traditional and disruptive industries. High-profile department co-head Sergio Michelsen is highlighted together with next-generation partner Fernando Alfredo Castillo for combining ‘technical excellence with a practical, commercial approach’; they recently led separate teams advising both Colombia Móvil and Colombia Telecomunicaciones on structuring an alliance to develop and consolidate a unified mobile network in Colombia. Fellow M&A co-head Jaime Robledo is dual-qualified (New York/Colombia) and contributes strong international experience; he recently advised US-based Emergent Cold Latam Holdings on its acquisition of Red Polar. Rounding out the key partners is up-and-coming corporate specialist Tomás Holguín, who recently advised Aviation Integrated Services Group on its acquisition of Airsite. The group also draws on senior names Carlos Fradique-Méndez, who is noted for private equity deals, and Carlos Urrutia, who possesses broad transactional expertise. A deep pool of supporting non-partners includes M&A director Ángela García Páez and corporate and commercial director Mónica Gutiérrez Velasco; as well as senior associate Andrea Camila Cruz and intermediate associate Gonzalo Orrego. Former department chair Dario Laguado Giraldo and senior associate Laura Ricardo Ayerbe left the firm in April 2024, while director Paola Ordoñez left  August 2024 for an in-house role at Emergent Cold Latam.

‘A team of experts in corporate matters’, Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa strikes the right note with clients for its pro-business approach and impressive depth at top level. The team continues to grow following its April 2024 demerger from the DLA Piper network and it added an exhaustive list of new clients during 24/25, including many multinational companies attracted by its strong international experience. Notably, the firm opened a new office in Madrid in May 2024, which demonstrated its continuing commitment to transnational work. The department fields seven specialist partners including managing partner Camilo Martínez, who recently advised Grupo Gilinski on the acquisition of Grupo Nutresa. Dario Laguado Giraldo, who joined in April 2024 from Brigard Urrutia, is highly regarded for M&A and private equity transactions and recently advised Telefónica Colombia on its joint venture with Tigo Colombia to expand mobile network infrastructure. Other seasoned partners include Felipe Quintero, who fronts the Madrid office, and Juan Manuel de la Rosa, who has recently undertaken deals for Advent International and Exagon Impact Capital, among others. A growing group of talented younger partners includes Felipe Aristizabal, who closed over 16 deals during 24/25, as well as Juan Carlos Gambín and Juan Camilo Varón — both of whom made partner in January 2025. The area additionally draws on several active non-partners including director Laura Ricardo Ayerbe, who joined from Brigard Urrutia in April 2024; director Carlos Góngora, whose practice spans M&A, private equity and real estate; and senior associate Maria Alejandra Cabrera, who has a focus on corporate governance.

In a major coup, Gómez-Pinzón Abogados merged with Madrid-headquartered Pérez-Llorca in July 2025 to provide the Colombian platform with access to additional corporate specialists in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico. Lawyers in the newly combined corporate and M&A practice are widely lauded for their ‘creativity, discipline, and ability to offer practical and secure solutions’. Combining strong skill sets in transactional and regulatory work, the team’s prowess encompasses the full gamut of M&A, tender offers, private equity deals, restructurings and regulatory filings with authorities, among other areas. Corporate and M&A expert Lina Uribe García spearheads the department and recently advised DV Care Netherlands on the bidding process for (and subsequent acquisition of), four renal care services businesses operated by Fresenius Medical Care. Ana Cristina Jaramillo is praised for her ‘work, commitment, and talent’ and advised the shareholders of Greendipity on the sale of a majority stake in the company to Grupo Fierro. Natalia García Arenas is commended for her ‘very high-level professional profile’ and is particularly noted for her growing presence in private equity work; she recently advised KKR on the acquisition of Tigo Colombia’s telecommunications tower business unit. Other experienced corporate practitioners include Juan David Quintero and senior veteran Jose Luis Suárez, who paired up to advise the Gilinski Family on the takeover of Grupo Nutresa, as well as energy and natural resources head Patricia Arrázola, and corporate and commercial partner María Isabel Romero de la Torre. The practice further benefits from a strong band of dedicated non-partners including counsel María Fernanda Restrepo, and senior associates Daniela Romero, Paola Valderrama and Francisco Pamplona. Former senior associates Emanuela Guevara and Juan Pablo Caicedo left the firm in May and September 2024, respectively.

According to satisfied clients, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s corporate and M&A offering is unique for its combination of ‘technical rigour, deep knowledge of the business environment, and genuine client proximity’. The full-service practice supports on a wide range of M&A, spin-offs, restructurings, public offerings and private equity matters, while its international platform — which includes a partnership with Spain-headquartered Uría Menéndez — positions it well for cross-border transactions. Department co-head Martín Acero is an ‘exceptional lawyer with a comprehensive vision of the law’; he recently advised Vision Sports & Entertainment on the acquisition of a 99.06% stake in Club Deportivo La Equidad Seguros from la Equidad Seguros and related parties. Fellow co-head Claudia Barrero is also highly sought after for corporate deals and advised Grupo Argos on the highly publicised share exchanges executed by Grupo Argos, Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana, Grupo Nutresa, Jaime Gilinski Bacal and IHC Capital Holding. Among the team’s other headline-grabbing matters, Felipe Cuberos advised Fresenius Medical Care Colombia on the sale of all of its shares to Group DaVita. Additional key partners include Colombia office director Hernando Padilla, who specialises in corporate, M&A, private equity, and cross-border work; Juan Carlos Rocha, whose focus spans corporate and real estate law; and Nicolás Tirado, who handles corporate, M&A, and insolvency matters. Recommended associates include principal Juan Guillermo Nur (corporate/M&A); principal David Beltrán (corporate/private equity/corporate litigation); principal Laura Grisales (corporate/M&A/insolvency); principal Juan José Castaño (corporate/M&A/tax); and senior Natalia Velasco (corporate/M&A).

Posse Herrera Ruiz’s corporate and M&A practice stands out for its ability to provide ‘well-structured and thoughtful solutions’. Routinely engaged by both domestic and multinational public and private companies, the team is well versed in handling sophisticated corporate transactions across all major industries, with its recent experience spanning deals in the food and beverage, financial services, infrastructure, life sciences and TMT spheres, among others. The team is co-led by ‘outstanding partners’ Jaime Herrera and José Alejandro Torres; they recently acted alongside the tax group to lead the firm’s advice to Davivienda and Grupo Bolivar on the business combination between Davivienda and the operations of Scotiabank in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama. Jaime Cubillos is another go-to corporate specialist and brings to bear extensive experience in corporate work, M&A transactions and corporate governance issues. Among his recent highlights, Cubillos paired up with next-generation partner Susana Gómez to act for Protección and Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana on the sale of 100% of the shares of Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones Crecer. Other names to note at partner level include Gabriel Sánchez, who is ‘clear, concise, and very effective’; Oscar Tutasaura, whose broad practice spans corporate, insurance, compliance and white-collar crime law; and Catalina Noreña, who was elevated to partner in January 2025 and, together with Tutasaura, recently advised HDI Seguros on its merger with HDI Seguros Colombia (formerly Liberty Seguros). Key supporting associates include senior Camilo Lovera and intermediate Daniel Meza, both of whom are dedicated to corporate and M&A work.

Cuatrecasas’ increasingly dominant corporate offering is staffed by lawyers commended for their ‘extensive technical knowledge but also, importantly, business sense’. The practice is distinguished by its industry-based approach, where it particularly excels in transactions involving the infrastructure, energy, real estate and TMT areas. Additionally, as the Colombian arm of an international firm, the team is recognised for its ability to plug into its global network for support on large-scale, cross-border deals. Juan Felipe Vera is a go-to specialist for corporate and M&A and recently advised GFT Technologies on the bidding process to acquire 100% of the share capital of Sophos Colombia and its subsidiaries in Chile, Mexico, Panama, Peru, India and the USA. Vera co-heads the department together with Felipe Mariño, who specialises in infrastructure and real estate M&A; and corporate and commercial partner Jaime Moya, who joined in December 2024 from Novit Abogados. The team further draws on an accomplished bench of senior associates that includes Natalia Villamizar, who is singled out for her ‘experience and in-depth knowledge’; Pablo Martínez, who re-joined the firm in July 2024 following a one-year stint at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York; and Daniel Cardona, who arrived from Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados in February 2025. Senior associate Carolina Trejos Robledo left the firm in December 2024, while fellow senior Fabio Ardila joined Drummond Energy the following month.

The corporate and M&A practice at Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is composed of lawyers who ‘seek to cover risks but with a business-minded approach’. The firm’s dominant energy offering ensures it is particularly adept at transactions involving the oil, gas, power and natural resources industries, while it also receives a steady stream of mandates relating to the financial services, infrastructure and life sciences sectors, among other areas. Co-founding partner Eduardo Cárdenas contributes extensive experience in advising domestic and multinational clients on complex transactions. Cárdenas co-heads the department together with Mauricio Borrero, who recently advised Wietersdorfer Group on its expansion into Latin America through the cross-border acquisition of O-Tek Internacional. Energy and mining head Jorge Neher is highly regarded for energy deals, together with fellow industry specialist Santiago González. Additional senior names include managing partner Bernardo Cárdenas, whose broad transactional practice encompasses banking, finance and corporate work. Next-generation partner Santiago Miramón ‘consistently works to facilitate transactions’ and recently advised SGS Colombia on the acquisition of AQM and Cromanal. A sizeable band of supporting associates includes senior María Paula Macías, who focuses on M&A, corporate, competition, and antitrust law; and junior Ana Restrepo, who specialises in energy transactions.

The full-spectrum corporate group at Garrigues scores highly with clients for its ‘comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach’, which equips it to ‘cover all legal aspects involved in an acquisition in a co-ordinated and efficient manner’. Forming a key part of the wider firm’s global corporate offering— which takes in platforms across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia — the internationally oriented practice is a popular choice to advise on cross-border deals. Significantly, a year on from the departure of former practice co-head Ignacio Londoño, July 2025 saw the firm notably strengthen the practice group with the hire of Andrés Crump. Formerly corporate practice co-head at Baker McKenzie S.A.S. Crump joins the dual-qualified (Colombia/New York) next-generation partner Andrés Ordóñez who has anchored the department over the last year and stands out for his record in multi-jurisdictional matters; he recently advised Legrand France on the acquisition of all outstanding shares of UPSistemas. A deep bench of dedicated associates includes principal Guillermo Andrés Gómez, who is ‘clear, direct, and solution-oriented’; senior María Paula Cruz Ordóñez, who focuses on transactions and governance matters; and Maria Alejandra Sánchez, who was promoted to senior in January 2025.

Lloreda Camacho & Co.’s corporate and M&A unit stands as a ‘committed pro-business team offering solutions’, according to some. The firm’s premier IP practice ensures that it maintains strong transactional relationships with leading life sciences, TMT, and food and beverage companies, while it also handles a significant volume of energy-related mandates. Andrés Hidalgo heads the department and is also a key contact for the state contracting and infrastructure team; he recently acted alongside the life sciences team to advise Carlyle on the local aspects of its acquisition of Vantive. Below partner level, the team draws on a sizeable group of senior lawyers including associate practice director Nadia Sánchez, who delivers ‘high-quality results and advice’; fellow associate practice director Vanesa Gonzalez, who enjoys a particularly strong record in deals involving heavily regulated industries; and newly promoted (April 2025) senior associate Karen Castaneda.

Praised for its ‘agile approach, clear communication, and constant availability’, Serrano Martínez CMA’s corporate and M&A practice maintains a marked focus on the mid-market and venture capital spheres. The team is chiefly active in transactions involving the energy, technology and consumer products sectors, while its share of the fintech market also continues to gain traction. Juan Diego Martinez co-heads the group and is lauded for his ‘clear and concrete’ recommendations; he recently advised Anchor Worldwide Holdings on the sale of its 51% stake in Grupo Buentipo to other company shareholders. Camilo Merino co-heads the department and handles a mix of corporate, M&A, private equity and corporate governance work. Also recommended are associate practice directors Alejandro Medina (‘always willing to answer questions’) and Sebastián Morales Agudelo (‘proactive and collaborative’), as well as new senior associate Maria Paula Cabuya, who joined in September 2024 from Brigard Urrutia. In August 2024, intermediate associate Valentina Castillo B left to study abroad.

Noted for its ‘first-class technical expertise, and deep understanding of the Colombian regulatory environment’, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s transactional practice combines with its robust compliance capability to provide a full-service corporate offering. Managing partner Juan Camilo Rodríguez fronts both the corporate and M&A department and the commercial team, while also handling estate planning and real estate work. Rodríguez recently advised zvoove on its acquisition of Freematica. Other key contacts include associate practice director Felipe Molano, who advises on M&A, private equity, venture capital and securities deals; and Juan Camilo Uribe, who was promoted to mid-level associate in April 2025. In July 2024, Leopoldo Olavarría left the firm to become a freelance legal and compliance officer.

Among Contexto Legal S.A.’s key attributes, clients highlight the corporate and M&A team’s ‘extensive experience’ and ‘very professional and well-trained people’. The group is active across a diversified spread of industries - including life sciences, energy and natural resources, and transport - while its services span M&A, restructuring and day-to-day corporate matters. Managing partner Guillermo Villegas Ortega heads the department and maintains a broad practice that encompasses corporate, labour, and immigration law; he recently advised Autoland on the merger of two of its subsidiaries in Colombia. The team also includes associate directors Sara Aldana Alzate, who is noted for M&A, and Felipe Restrepo Rincón, whose work spans ongoing advisory and litigation.

Valued for its ‘level of attention and dedication’, Holland & Knight houses an international-facing corporate practice, which benefits from the US-headquartered firm’s global network. Executive office partner Enrique Gómez-Pinzón splits his time between Bogotá and Washington DC and is highly regarded for his record in cross-border matters, including M&A and compliance. Alongside its expertise in transnational work, the group is additionally recognised for its strength in energy transactions, where sector specialists José Vicente Zapata and Ines Elvira Vesga are names to note; Zapata has recently undertaken transactions for Repsol and Ecoener, among others. At partner level, the group also includes Gustavo Cuberos, Julia Velásquez and Alba Malagón, while Natalia Cuberos, Diana Paola Serrano and Isabella Díaz are all key associates.

Corporate lawyers at Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados possess ‘high technical knowledge’, according to sources. The team is frequently engaged by domestic and foreign companies and private equity funds to advise on local acquisitions and investment transactions, while it also supports on compliance work and day-to-day matters. The practice is led jointly by founding partner Diego Muñoz Tamayo, who specialises in corporate transactions, and Felipe Trías, who handles a mix of finance and corporate matters; together they advised World Host Group on the $7.2m acquisition of Colombia Hosting. Providing support is senior associate Juanita Esguerra, who focuses on corporate, M&A, and public law. Former senior associate Daniel Cardona left the firm in January 2025.

Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados’ corporate offering is held up by clients for ‘the dedication of the assigned attorneys’. The firm’s signature real estate practice ensures that the team is geared up to advise real estate and construction companies on M&A and general corporate matters, but it also recently handled deals involving the education, life sciences, retail and TMT areas. Julian Felipe Rojas co-heads the practice and specialises in M&A, company incorporations and general advisory matters; he recently acted for US-based Powell Electrycal Systems on the negotiation of a contract with Ecopetrol. Additional key contacts include fellow co-head Camilo Andrés Hermida, who advises on corporate, commercial, and real estate work; and dedicated associates Lina Maria Ospina and Maria Fernanda Ortiz.

‘Committed to understanding the client’s specific needs’, BBGS Abogados fields a wide-ranging corporate and business practice that provides support on matters ranging from day-to-day corporate issues through to share agreements and M&A deals. Monica Serrano handles a mix of transactional and compliance matters and co-leads the department in conjunction with managing partner Luis Felipe Barrios, whose focus spans corporate and M&A, media and entertainment, and private client work. Mid-level associate Manuela Guzmán Suárez is also singled out by clients for her ‘outstanding attention to detail’.

During 2024/25, Brick Abogados continued to increase its share of M&A deals, demonstrating its growing influence in the local market. Most notably, department co-heads Juan Diego Rodríguez and Santiago Arias teamed up to advise Azelis Ibérica Holdings on the acquisition of Localpack, which owns 100% of the shares of Galepharma. The corporate and M&A practice is additionally co-led by M&A specialist Jorge Castaño and Ana Lucía Rodríguez, who handles corporate and real estate work. Senior associate Carlos Kure is also noted.

Deloitte (Colombia) possesses a robust corporate and M&A group, which benefits from its ability to work in conjunction with international offices across the region and beyond. The team is primed to advise on M&A, compliance, and general corporate matters across all key industry sectors, but it is particularly experienced in the energy, financial services,  life sciences, and food and beverage spheres. The team is overseen by Juan Germán Osorio, who is the lead consumer partner for the Andean region, and corporate partner Esteban Jiménez. Senior associate Santiago Castellanos provides support.

Providing ‘solid support in the corporate and commercial realm’, DG&A-Abogados specialises in advising retail companies. The team enjoys close relationships with longstanding clients such as D1 and Texmodas, and it is equipped to handle the full chain of transactional, regulatory and contentious matters. The department is co-led by managing partner María Del Rosario Gómez, who ‘understands the needs of each client’; and Maria Isabel Molinares, who is an ‘excellent, thoughtful attorney’. The group also includes associate Juan Carlos Fresen, whose practice spans commercial, tax and administrative law.

A team of ‘problem-solvers who think beyond the standards’, Diaz Reus International Law Firm stands out for activity in both corporate governance and transactional matters, with a strong orientation towards the former area. Bogotá office head Marcela Blanco fronts the group and is a tri-qualified (Colombia/Florida/Kansas) regulatory and transactional partner, with a focus on cross-border work. The team also draws on associate Alejandra Martínez Rodríguez, whose practice encompasses compliance, corporate law and dispute resolution. Former senior associate Marcelo Buendía Vélez left for an in-house role at MSD in May 2025.

Esguerra JHR’s multidisciplinary group advises on the full life cycle of corporate matters, from company incorporations, through to compliance issues, M&A transactions, restructurings and litigation. Acting for a wide scope of domestic, regional and global clients, the team has recently undertaken work for entities in the energy, financial services, agro-industrial, manufacturing and TMT spheres, among others. The department is co-led by partner quartet Juan Pablo González, Andrés Parias, Verónica Arango Lux and Luis Alfonso Riveros; all of whom maintain broad business law practices. Former associate Felipe Nova Delgado left to join the Financial Superintendence of Colombia in November 2024.

Gamboa, García, Roldán & Co. demonstrates experience across a broad scope of industry sectors, but it retains notably strong relationships with companies in the food supply, mass consumption, technology and automotive spheres. Managing partner Daniel García supports on a myriad of M&A transactions, real estate projects and general corporate matters. García co-heads the practice together with Juan Felipe Roldán, who handles foreign direct investment, dispute resolution, and cross-border deals; and Monica Pastor, who focuses on M&A and restructurings. Associate practice director Carlos Eduardo Delgado and intermediate associate Nicolás Mora Barrero are also recommended.

Lawyers in Goh’s corporate team are ‘diligent, organised, and experienced’, according to clients. The group leverages the firm’s prominent tax practice to shine in advising on the corporate aspects of restructuring processes, while compliance matters and energy-related transactions are also key sources of work. Department head Antonio Núñez specialises in corporate, compliance and financial law. The practice also draws on managing partner Juan Pablo Godoy, who is noted for energy and natural resources-related work, as well as senior associate Natalia Suárez and intermediate associate Maria Camila Herrera.

Valued for its ‘collaboration, quick response times, and knowledge’, Paniagua & Tovar Abogados S.A.’s comprehensive corporate group supports on business structuring, corporate transactions, foreign investment and contentious matters. The department’s diversified client roster includes both domestic and foreign companies, while it contributes particular experience in the transport, logistics, life sciences and TMT industries. As a former in-house lawyer for several helicopter and logistics companies, practice head Michael Moreno is equipped to advise on the full range of corporate and commercial law issues. In June 2024, senior associate Daniela Ruiz Londoño joined Merz Aesthetics Latam.

Among Parra Rodríguez Abogados’ sector sweet spots, it is arguably best known for its transport expertise, where it enjoys strong relationships with aviation clients. Nevertheless, the corporate and M&A group continues to increases its market share in other industry areas, with recent robust performances in the technology, private equity and healthcare spheres. Key contacts include Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa, who handles banking and finance, and corporate and M&A work; Álvaro Parra, whose practice spans corporate, tax, labour and litigation; and senior associate Daniela Pérez Mahecha, who specialises in corporate, M&A transactions and conflict resolution.

The up-and-coming corporate team at RAD/DF is lauded for its ‘agility and personalised service’. The practice is chiefly gaining traction in the venture capital and private equity spaces, while it also demonstrates growing activity in corporate compliance, and transactions involving the technology and financial services sectors. Department co-head Jeison Larrota specialises in M&A, private equity, and venture capital work, where he is is recommended for his ‘great negotiating skills’. The team additionally includes fellow co-head Juan Carlos Devis, who focuses on litigation, and intermediate associate Carlos Calderón.

Barranquilla-based Sabatino Abogados is commended for its ‘ability to adapt to the client’s corporate culture and business objectives’. The team provides ongoing corporate, commercial and compliance support to an array of domestic and multinational clients, with a focus on companies operating in the energy, human resources, life sciences and TMT fields. Managing partner Niella Sabatino heads the group and ‘inspires confidence through her experience’. Additionally, associates Betty Mejia and María Camila Restrepo are highlighted together for their ‘timely and valuable support’.

Sanclemente Fernández Abogados S.A. finds favour for its ‘pragmatic approach to legal practice’. The firm’s impressive record in the energy sphere is reflected in a corporate offering that frequently advises oil-and-gas companies and oilfield service providers on compliance, transactions and day-to-day matters. Other key industry strong suits include logistics, life sciences, power generation and technology. The department is co-led by energy specialist Diana Sanclemente together with Ignacio Giraldo, whose work spans corporate, foreign trade and foreign exchange controls. Associates Marcela Mosquera and Carolina Uribe provide support.

Solvere’s corporate group is lauded by some as ‘a team of multi-specialists’. Handling a broad scope of contentious, transactional and compliance matters, the team brings to bear broad industry experience, with its recent work spanning the energy, financial services, life sciences, TMT and tourism sectors, among others. Founding partner Tomás Calderón anchors the practice and advises on a mix of tax, corporate and regulatory issues. Associate Diana Camila Martínez-Arbeláez – who focuses on tax, corporate, and litigation work – is also recommended.

Medellín’s UH Abogados is ‘an ideal partner for transactions with a regional reach in Antioquia’, according to some. The two-partner team continues to raise its profile nationally — particularly in the venture capital space — while it also shines in the agro-industrial and life sciences spheres. Managing partner Carolina Uribe specialises in corporate and real estate law and co-heads the group together with ‘exceptional negotiator’ Carlos Henao. A deep associate bench includes practice associate director Daniela Vélez, senior Maria Clara Palacio and junior Antonia Cardona.

During 2024/25, Chalela | Abogados’ signature energy practice remained a key source of corporate mandates. The team additionally kept busy handling advisory and transactional matters for clients in the food and beverage, life sciences and TMT spheres. The department is co-led by managing partner Federico Chalela, who specialises in projects and dispute resolution; and Felipe Chalela, who has a focus on corporate affairs and compliance. Associate Julián Fernandez is also noted for his activity in corporate and contentious work.

An internationally oriented boutique, Gallego Abogados is distinguished by its focus on representing German-speaking and European clients on local law issues. The firm's lawyers are highlighted for their ‘technical knowledge, and strategic approach’ and maintain broad multidisciplinary practices covering local incorporations, corporate affairs and transactional matters. Managing partner Helmuth Gallego handles both transactional and contentious work and co-heads the department in conjunction with Mónica Gutiérrez, who specialises in corporate, tax, and investment matters. Senior lawyer Hasley Romero is also recommended for corporate law.

The interdisciplinary corporate and international business practice at Scola Abogados frequently advises on the full life cycle of business law, from company incorporations and regulatory compliance matters, through to transactions and litigation. Corporate and business law head Carolina Munar co-heads the team together with civil law and litigation lead Pedro Munar. The group also draws on associate Angie Paola Monroy, whose broad focus encompasses corporate, banking and finance, and IP and competition law.