Freire & De La Pava

Firm Overview

Established in 2014 in Bogotá, Colombia, Freire & De La Pava has built its legal practice with a focus on construction, engineering, and infrastructure, as well as information technology, commercial and state contracts, banking and insurance contract disputes, investments, and civil liability. With over a decade of experience, the firm offers comprehensive and personalized legal services to both national and international clients. Additionally, the firm has established alliances with external lawyers specializing in labor, criminal, and tax law, ensuring an integrated approach to client needs.

Practice Areas

• Arbitration and Litigation: The firm focuses primarily on contractual disputes, both public and private. This includes structuring claims for imbalances in public contracts and representation before administrative jurisdiction or arbitration tribunals. They also provide advice and representation in other contentious litigation, such as direct reparation claims, as well as civil and commercial arbitrations related to various contracts.
• Contracts, Construction, and Infrastructure: The firm advises clients in their relationships with public entities during contract execution, determining when it is appropriate to make contractual claims, and always defending contractors' interests in breach processes initiated by contracting entities.
• State Liability: The firm has advised various individuals and legal entities in procedures for the comprehensive economic compensation of rights that have been violated or neglected by public entities, which, according to law and jurisprudence, are liable for their actions and omissions.
• Financial Litigation: They advise financial institutions in litigation processes before the civil ordinary jurisdiction and the Financial Superintendence of Colombia concerning banking contracts and judicial processes associated with defending the rights of financial consumers.
• Corporate Negotiations: Their team includes expert negotiators trained in various negotiation methodologies, such as the Harvard School, allowing them to approach conflicts from an effective perspective that seeks comprehensive solutions to protect clients' interests.