Distinguished by its focus on the financial services sphere, Francisco Sintura Varela Abogados Asociados SA houses a comprehensive economic and corporate crime practice that counts many of Colombia’s largest financial institutions among its clients. That being said, the team is equipped to handle the full range of compliance and contentious matters, with experience in representing both private and public-sector clients in criminal cases concerning finance, labour relations, environmental law and others. Widely acknowledged as a leader in his field, criminal law specialist Francisco Sintura is particularly noted for his impressive regulatory credentials, which includes former roles as the head of the Control Division at the Banco de la Republica as well as head of the foreign trade section of the Banking Superintendence. Other key contacts include Pilar Astrid Sánchez, who combines strength in criminal law and financial law, as well as criminal law-focused associates Fabio Ballesteros and Andrés Sintura.