Antitrust law is a mainstay at Jaeckel/Montoya Abogados and the specialist boutique is equipped to advise on a wide range of behavioural and merger review matters. Founding partner Jorge Jaeckel is a former Deputy Superintendent of the SIC and is noted for his record in representing domestic and foreign companies in both regulatory and contentious issues. The team also includes managing partner Claudia Montoya, who previously served as advisor to the Superintendent of Industry and Commerce. Jaeckel and Montoya are presently advising Glencore International on remedies imposed by the SIC connected to the company’s acquisition of Anglo American’s and BHP’s respective 33.33% stakes in the Cerrejón coal mine. Senior associate Jefferson Gonzales provides broad regulatory support.
Key clients
- Glencore International
- Avianca
Work highlights
- Acted for Glencore International on the merger review connected to its acquisition of Anglo American’s and BHP’s respective 33.33% stakes in the Cerrejón coal mine, and also on the negotiation and fulfilment of the subsequent remedies.
- 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.