Contexto Legal S.A.
More informationA monolith in its local market, full-service, single-site Contexto Legal S.A. counts over thirty lawyers based in its Medellín office. The firm acts for a diverse roster of local, national, and multinational companies, including new client wins for 2022/2023 such as Agua Bendita, Evonik Colombia, and Premex. Guillermo Villegas Ortega spearheads the corporate, labour, and immigration departments and brings to bear significant in-house expertise gained during internal roles at several corporations, including Banco de Colombia and Grupo Corona. Other key names at partner level include Melissa Echeverri, who specialises in labour and social security matters; Andrés Márquez, who leads the IP and competition practices; Federico Escobar, who handles tax, estate planning, and international trade; and Juan Luis Escobar, who heads the restructuring and insolvency group. The firm also draws on the experience of consultant partner Gustavo Cruz, whose broad focus spans corporate, compliance, and litigation. A strong second line of associate directors include Felipe Restrepo, who leads the litigation and real estate units; Marcela García, who handles tax, international trade and foreign investment; and Maria Carolina Vieira, who has a focus on IP and competition litigation.
Testimonials
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- ‘Lawyers are good professionals, who are objective in their work, and accompany us as a company in the different legal needs that arise. They are polite, friendly and generate trust.’
- ’We definitely feel that the firm is our ally. It recognises our corporate spirit and aligns with it. We receive high standards of confidentiality and security in consulting.’
- ‘The team demonstrates clear knowledge of legal regulations, which it applies in an honest, equitable, and responsible manner. Strong skills in communication and conflict resolution. If I compare it with other offices, for me it is the best.’
- ‘Lawyers are timely, concise, clear and provide complete attention and excellent service. We also value their emotional maturity, ability to communicate, kindness and enthusiastic approach — they feel passion for their profession. They transmit security and are always willing to support.’
- ‘The team stands at the forefront of new developments. It feels like part of our company and quickly identifies our needs.’
- ‘Excellent quality, both in terms of technical aspects and in customer service. Lawyers adjust to the needs of the client.’
- ‘We value the team's closeness to the client, and quick and specific responses. It is easy to schedule urgent calls and meetings.’
- ‘The team demonstrated understanding of the various topics to be analysed. It provided concrete and practical answers, with excellent technical quality.’