Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law
More information‘A key benchmark for competition law in the country’, Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law attracts strong praise from clients for its ability to create a ’collaborative space between the lawyers and the client’. Arguably best known for its reputation in the behavioural field, including for major investigations and complex competition disputes, the team is also equipped to handle merger fillings, consumer protection-related matters and compliance issues. High-profile expert Gabriel Ibarra is highlighted for his ‘extensive track record in competition matters’ and is currently representing Ingenio Risaralda in litigation seeking to overturn sanctions issued by the SIC in 2010 in relation to an alleged agreement to fix the purchase price of sugar cane to produce fuel alcohol. Next-generation partner Ana Lucía Parra also has a strong contentious dimension to her practice and handles a mix of antitrust, unfair competition, consumer protection, and administrative law cases. Alejandro Ibarra, who has experience across the full range of competition law matters, and Carlos Bermúdes Pulido, who was promoted to senior associate in December 2022, are both additional contacts of note. Senior associate Felipe Martínez Sánchez left in December 2022 to join the World Intellectual Property Organization, as part of the Young Experts programme.
Testimonials
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‘Unlike other firms, attention and importance are given to the client’s comments, giving space to be proactive and discuss ideas, creating a collaborative space between the lawyers and the client. This allows us to delve into the relevant issues and evaluate them with the necessary detail and rigor.’
‘The attention of this firm is personalised: it assigns a work team according to the specific topic for which the service was required.’
‘This firm is a key benchmark for competition law in the country. In particular, Gabriel Ibarra has an extensive track record in competition matters. He has successfully handled important cases that, for example, resulted in the imposition of the first antidumping duties in the history of Colombia.’
- ‘Another outstanding lawyer who advised on our case was the associate Dylan Arias, who instructed us at each stage of the process and shared with us, along with Gabriel, the strategy to follow.'
‘We value the team for its far-seeing and accurate legal perspectives on legal disputes. Lawyers have good relationships with the authorities.’
Key clients
- Yara Colombia
- Ingenio Risaralda
- Ingenio del Cauca
- CI de Azúcares y Mieles (CIAMSA)
- Desarrollos Industriales y Comerciales (DICSA) – in liquidation
- Central Tumaco – liquidated
- Messer Colombia
- Brinsa
Work highlights
- Representing Ingenio Risaralda in a lawsuit against sanctions issued by the SIC in 2010 in relation to an alleged agreement to fix the purchase price of sugar cane to produce fuel alcohol.
- Representing Messer (formerly Linde Colombia) in a lawsuit against the sanctioning acts imposed by the SIC in relation to an alleged agreement with other producers of medical gases to prevent third parties from accessing the market.
- Providing ongoing competition law advice to Yara Colombia, including monitoring regulatory developments and strengthening its internal compliance policies.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gabriel Ibarra, Ana Lucía Parra, Alejandro Ibarra