Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Colombia
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Baker McKenzie houses a highly regarded dispute resolution practice within a renowned international firm. The Colombian practice boasts significant experience in civil and commercial litigation proceedings, as well as international and Colombian arbitration. Baker McKenzie regularly handles breach of contract conflicts and is especially active representing clients from the infrastructure and energy arenas. The law firm also services clients from a variety of sectors, such as social media and transport.
Strengths
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"The team demonstrates extensive knowledge in the area of arbitration and dispute resolution. Baker McKenzie handles complex and sophisticated matters very well, understanding key points of negotiation and the complexity that an international arbitration can bring to the table."
"Baker McKenzie's team thoroughly analysed the issues in the case and applied sophisticated expertise to achieve a favourable outcome in the litigation."
"The team demonstrates extensive knowledge in the area of arbitration and dispute resolution. Baker McKenzie handles complex and sophisticated matters very well, understanding key points of negotiation and the complexity that an international arbitration can bring to the table."
"Baker McKenzie's team thoroughly analysed the issues in the case and applied sophisticated expertise to achieve a favourable outcome in the litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding partner Claudia Ines Benavides Galvis elicits ample praise from the market for her leading position in the dispute resolution field in Colombia. She regularly handles impressive matters in international arbitration.
"Claudia Ines Benavides Galvis is an excellent lawyer, absolutely accurate and clear, and she provides sound advice that aligns with the reality and the necessities of the client."
"Claudia Ines Benavides Galvis along with her team have demonstrated incredible teamwork, being efficient, strategic and collaborative in some of the most complex arbitration cases in the region."
Experienced partner Cristina Mejia Rivas continues to draw recognition for her notable activity in the Colombian dispute resolution area.
"Cristina Mejia Rivas offered a solid service. She was responsive and friendly. The advice she provided was sophisticated and appropriate for our needs in the litigation."
Associate-to-watch Sebastian Quintero continues to be active in high-value disputes, often involving cross-border elements, and is a recognised dispute resolution practitioner in Colombia.
"Sebastian Quintero is highly responsive and engaging. He provides clear answers and steers us."
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