Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 3
About
Provided by Ecija Abogados
ECIJA Colombia has extensive experience in competition and antitrust law in activities as explained below:
Sanctioning procedures (cartels and abuses of dominant position) initiated by the Spanish or Community Competition Authorities.
Records of control of concentrations before the Spanish or Community Competition Authorities.
Issues related to public aids and State intervention.
Judicial appeals before national and Community courts against decisions of Competition Authorities.
Civil proceedings for compensation of damages for breach of Competition Law.
Prior analysis in the context of mergers and acquisitions, in the due diligence phase and the development of strategies that accelerate the authorization of a merger.
Evaluation of business practices potentially restrictive of competition.
Corporate programs of internal compliance with the competition rules.
Chambers Review
Ecija Abogados is a dynamic law firm with a variegated competition law offering in Colombia. The legal team is particularly experienced in acting on merger control processes for major Colombian and international companies. The practice group's expertise encompasses advising on litigation proceedings before the SIC and complex regulatory issues. Ecija Abogados' clients hail from a wide range of industries including real estate, telecommunications, and banking and finance. Biomax Biocombustibles, Bogotá Fútbol Cluband Team Trainer Sports are among new client wins this year.
Work Highlights
- Ecija Abogados represented Dispresco in an investigation initiated by the SIC for alleged anticompetitive behaviours and obstruction of the Department of Antioquia’s distilled liquors distribution and commercialisation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The coverage provided by Ecija is a distinctive feature. It is a highly professional firm that supports the client at all times, making them feel secure with their expert opinions."
"The coverage provided by Ecija is a distinctive feature. It is a highly professional firm that supports the client at all times, making them feel secure with their expert opinions."
Notable Practitioners
Pablo Márquez benefits from solid expertise advising on litigation proceedings before the SIC, as well as assisting with regulatory competition issues in Colombia.
"Pablo Márquez is a lawyer of great trajectory and recognition for his knowledge and experience in competition matters. He provides a solid service and level of sophistication."
Julio César Castañeda is well regarded for his activity in the regulatory aspect of the competition law sphere.
"Julio César Castañeda is a brilliant lawyer. He is technical, meticulous, and thorough."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Colombia
Members
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Clients
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Argos
Bavaria
CMO
Dimayor
MercadoLibre
Terpel
Industries
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