Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : 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 life sciences and transport.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie represented Flowserve and three of its subsidiaries in the US, Mexico and Argentina in a contractual dispute filed by CENIT and Acromat regarding the supply of allegedly defective pumps for an oil and gas project.
Strengths
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"Baker McKenzie advised us from the very beginning of the arbitration process. The strategy and structuring proposed and implemented by the team were totally successful."
"Baker McKenzie's team aligned different aspects of the litigation to have a coordinated strategy and they provided careful and thoughtful advice during the entire time."
"Baker McKenzie advised us from the very beginning of the arbitration process. The strategy and structuring proposed and implemented by the team were totally successful."
"Baker McKenzie's team aligned different aspects of the litigation to have a coordinated strategy and they provided careful and thoughtful advice during the entire time."
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 is a person with strong leadership skills. She approaches matters efficiently and accurately, always weighing the resources needed and costs, and has effectiveness in resolving conflicts."
"Claudia Ines Benavides Galvis is a very knowledgeable lawyer and leader. She managed to structure a team with cohesion and commitment around the case to best handle it. Her work is exceptional."
Experienced partner Cristina Mejia Rivas continues to draw recognition for her notable activity in the Colombian dispute resolution area.
"Cristina Mejia Rivas delivers a solid service and is a practitioner truly committed to the details. Her vision to transform and build better solutions for her clients is exceptional."
Daniela Páez-Cala joins the rankings as an associate-to-watch after receiving significant praise from clients and peers alike for her practice in the Colombian dispute resolution arena.
"Daniela Páez-Cala is an excellent professional with an in-depth and detailed knowledge of arbitration processes."
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 an excellent legal counsel. He is highly detailed and well-versed in local regulations, providing comprehensive advice from the very start of the case."
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