Biviana Helo
Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA)
More informationGómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA) scores highly with sources for its ability to provide ‘a unique solution to each case’. The competition and antitrust group covers a wide remit with solid skill sets in merger control filings —in line with the wider firm’s top-tier corporate offering— as well as administrative investigations, unfair competition litigation, and consumer protection-related issues. Mauricio Jaramillo oversees the department and brings to bear a broad all-round regulatory practice, which spans IP, competition, technology and dispute resolution. Senior associate Biviana Helo leads the competition team and handles a mix of IP and competition law work. Other key contacts include senior associate Valentina Manrique Gómez, who focuses on IP and competition litigation, and associate Paula de la Calle.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This team has all the necessary technical knowledge, a unique understanding of our business and the difficulties surrounding our cases but, above all, it has a unique human quality that allows it to understand and provide a unique solution to each case and makes it stand out.’
- ‘The business understanding is unique. The following lawyers stand out: partner Mauricio Jaramillo and associate Valentina Manrique Gómez.’
- ‘Whenever we work with the GPA competition team, we appreciate and emphasise that, without losing their technicality and legal depth, it understands the needs of the business and seeks appropriate and practical legal solutions to safeguard our interests.’
- ‘A fundamental characteristic of this team is that it is not afraid to give direct suggestions, without disclaimers, which is essential to make decisions as an in-house lawyer. The team stands as a great ally.’
- ‘Mauricio Jaramillo is an integral adviser and ally. Even in those projects in which we do not work with him, he does not hesitate to send us an article, or an interview, or something that in his opinion helps or harms us; he always takes care of our interests.’
- ‘Biviana Helo is an exceptional senior associate. She is always available when needed and her knowledge of competition law is amazing and helpful.'
Key clients
- Nexans
- Grupo Gilinski - JGDB Holding and Nugil
- JetBlue Airways Corporation
- Avianca Group International
- EnfraGen
- Bayport Colombia
- Clorox De Colombia
- DiDi Mobility
- HP
- GlaxoSmithKline
- WOM
- Merqueo
- Mapei Colombia
- Colombiana de Comercio (Alkosto)
- Sandoz
- Solventa Colombia
- Emergía Customer Care Colombia
- Primax Colombia
- Grupo Birota
Work highlights
- Advised Nexans on merger-control procedures regarding the acquisition of five companies in the cable industry.
- Advised Bayport Colombia on litigation in relation to unfair competition acts allegedly committed by a new competitor.
- Advised Clorox De Colombia on an investigation into allegedly misleading advertisements affecting consumers and competitors.
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Mauricio Jaramillo
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Mauricio Jaramillo