Brigard Urrutia

Headquartered in Bogotá, national powerhouse Brigard Urrutia continues to consolidate its five-lawyer strong Cali platform, where it provides a range of corporate, international trade, competition and employment law services. High-profile competition specialist Alejandro Garcia de Brigard — who also maintains a significant corporate practice — has led the office since its launch in 2017 and splits his time between Cali and Bogotá; he recently acted alongside the Bogotá office to advise Cali-based Carvajal on its COP$468bn bond issuance in the alternate market. At associate level, the Cali team also draws on senior Jimena Rincon, who focuses on corporate and M&A; and intermediate Rafael Reyes, who is noted for labour and employment law. Additionally, as demonstrated by the Carvajal deal, Cali-based lawyers routinely team up with specialists in Barranquilla, Bogotá, and Medellín to provide seamless national coverage. Former of counsel Maria Eugenia Lloreda left to become senior adviser to the new mayoral administration of Cali city in October, 2023.