Sandra Ramón Saavedra
Fabio Humar Abogados
More informationThe team at Fabio Humar Abogados is ‘bold and innovative when making proposals’, say sources. As a dispute resolution boutique exclusively dedicated to economic criminal law, the group handles the full spread of matters, from compliance issues through to criminal investigations and litigation. The firm also stands out for its May 2022 signing of a strategic alliance with Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA), which allows it to lean into the latter’s top-tier corporate practice and significantly expand its service offering. High-profile managing partner Fabio Humar has an impressive 20-year track record in representing individuals and companies in corporate compliance and white-collar crime cases. External lawyer Gloria Liliana Pérez, who was previously with the Attorney General’s Office, is also noted at senior level. The firm additionally fields a specialist band of associate lawyers, including senior Sandra Ramón Saavedra, who possesses 13 years of experience in criminal law.
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‘Fabio Humar Abogados is a leading firm in criminal matters and economic criminal litigation. It stands out from other firms due to its talent, the quality of the team and the commitment it has to its clients. Lawyers are bold and innovative when making proposals.’
‘Of the firms we have worked with, Fabio Humar Abogados is the best without a doubt. The team is kind, generous with its time, and collaborative. Although there are good lawyers in Colombia, it is not an exaggeration to say that Fabio Humar Abogados is one of the best, above the other firms.’
‘All the lawyers in the office are professionals, very serious in their work and renowned in the Colombian legal and business environments. Engaging Fabio Humar Abogados is a guarantee of being represented by one of the best firms in the country.’
- ‘Fabio Humar and associate Juan Camilo Casas led the defence and representation of the company's interests, and I have no doubt that they are the best lawyers in their areas.’
‘We value the team for its specialised knowledge and ability to liaise with the relevant authorities.’
- ‘The team’s relationship with the client is exceptional; its interest in satisfying client needs is treated as a real concern. Transparent in billing and spares no time in keeping the customer informed of what has been billed/paid.’
- ‘Lawyers are outstanding for their response capacity and ability to meet our requirements.’
Key clients
- Consorcio CCC (constructor de Hidroituango)
- Cusezar
- Coca Cola Colombia
- Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC)
- Superintendence of Family Subsidy
- Lácteos el Pomar
- Helicol
- Claro
- Digital Ware - HIG
- Ministerio De Cultura De Colombia
- Fundación Mario Santodomingo
- Global Tuition Seguros
- Ogilvy & Mather Colombia
- Arco Capital
- Hidroituango
- Tubomar
- Global Seguros De Vida / Global Tuition
- Alianza Fiduciaria
- Renovar Financiera
Work highlights
- Advised Ogilvy & Mather Colombia on white-collar crime litigation.
- Represented Arco Capital on litigation in Colombia and before the Superintendence of Corporations.
- Represented Terpel in a criminal investigation concerning the falsification of documents.
Lawyers
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Fabio Humar
Founding Partner - White-Collar Crime, Investigations, Anti-Corruption
Practice head
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Fabio Humar