According to clients, Jaeckel/Montoya Abogados’ ‘excellent business sense and practical approach’ are among its key differentiators. As a boutique firm specialising in regulatory matters, competition and antitrust work forms the backbone of the practice with the team’s focus spanning merger reviews, administrative investigations, competition litigation and related consumer law issues. Founding partner Jorge Jaeckel is highly regarded for his record in complex cases — particularly high-stakes antitrust litigation — and co-heads the department together with managing partner Claudia Montoya, who has an emphasis on preventive advice and compliance issues. The pair recently teamed up to represent El País de España in litigation concerning the use of ’El País’, which encompassed unfair competition issues. Senior associate Jefferson Gonzales specialises in IP and also provides support to the competition team.
Testimonials
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‘We value the team for its excellent business sense and practical approach to the issues under consultation.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their personal and professional quality, as well as for their ability to understand the client's business.’
Key clients
- Glencore International
- Avianca
Work highlights
- Advised Avianca (as co-counsel alongside Brigard Urrutia), on its defence before the SIC following the alleged violation of competition regulations connected to its acquisition of Viva Colombia and Viva Perú.
- Advised Avianca on a competition risk assessment and on designing and drafting an antitrust code of conduct, among other compliance matters.