Nicolás Cardona
Brigard UrrutiaAntitrust lawyers at Brigard Urrutia ‘continually search for alternative solutions’, according to satisfied clients. The competition group is arguably best known for its prowess in merger reviews, where it benefits from its ability to team up with the wider firm’s top-tier corporate practice. Notably, it handled 30 merger filings during 2023 - including complex cross-border filings for multinational names such as Farfetch Holdings and Brookfield. Alongside its strength in transactional matters, the team additionally packs a punch in complex antitrust investigations and competition disputes, while it is also active in the increasingly prominent area of leniency agreements. Department head Alejandro Garcia de Brigard secures strong reviews for his ’practical approach to competition law’; he represented major Colombian airline Avianca in the antitrust investigation, launched by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), into alleged gun-jumping with Viva Colombia. The team also benefits from the strong public sector-side experience of director Nicolás Cardona, who is a former officer at the Colombian Competition Authority; and intermediate associate Natalia Amado Pérez, whose practice focuses exclusively on competition and antitrust law.
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‘The team has important strengths compared to other firms given its extensive experience in the telecoms sector, which facilitates deep understanding of the scope of consultations and the specific assessment of risks; knowledge of our services; and our way of operating.’
‘Alejandro Garcia de Brigard has extensive experience in competition law and knows and understands the telecoms sector, the integrations that have occurred in the market, and the services we provide, which makes us feel secure in the team's recommendations and risk analysis.’
‘A team with extensive experience in controlling integrations before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, which is supported by knowledge of various sectors of the economy. Lawyers stand out for their constant support and advice; they continually search for alternative solutions.’
‘We go with Brigard Urrutia because it understands our operations. Alejandro Garcia de Brigard provides us with excellent service.’
‘Alejandro Garcia de Brigard maintains a practical and business vision that is very useful for structuring decisions in specific cases.’
‘The experience of Alejandro Garcia de Brigard makes a big difference to his advice; it allows him to have not only an academic, but also a practical approach to competition law.’
‘The team’s practical advice and experience allows it to propose solutions to the situations raised.’
‘The team demonstrates excellent understanding of its clients' business, while Alejandro Garcia de Brigard’s practicality and knowledge in competition matters allowed us to achieve the expected results in a short time.’
Key clients
- Aerovías del Continente Americano – AVIANCA
- Colombia Móvil
- Renault
- Teleperformance
- Xylem Water Solutions
- Farfetch Holdings
- Brookfield/ Isagen
- Minerva
- Novozymes
- ContourGlobal Latam
Work highlights
- Acted for Avianca in the antitrust investigation launched by the SIC into alleged gun-jumping with Viva Colombia.
- Advised Colombia Móvil on a merger control procedure with Colombia Telecommunications, triggered by an agreement to combine their respective radio access networks in Colombia.
- Advised Renault on a merger control procedure before the SIC, resulting from the intended formation of a joint venture with China-based vehicle manufacturer, Geely.
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Alejandro Garcia de Brigard
Brigard UrrutiaPractice head
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Alejandro Garcia de Brigard