Compliance and white-collar crime matters are a mainstay at Francisco Sintura Varela Abogados Asociados SA, with the firm specialising exclusively in economic and business criminal law. Equipped to handle the full spread of advisory and contentious matters, it is well versed in crimes involving the financial services, real estate, labour and environmental law spheres. Clients include both individuals and corporate entities, with banks and insurance companies comprising the bulk of engagements. Department co-head Francisco Sintura brings to bear top-level experience gained from an extensive run of former public service roles, including serving as Head of the Exterior Trade section of the Banking Superintendence; he is advising victims of Interbolsa in connection with the alleged financial malpractices committed by employees of the brokerage company. The team expanded to two partners in 2023 with the July promotion of Andrés Sintura, who is noted for his niche expertise in criminal risk prevention matters concerning oil-and-gas companies. Senior associate Fabio Ballesteros provides support.
Key clients
- Corporación Financiera de Colombia (Corficolombiana)
- Blu Logistics Colombia
Work highlights
- Advised victims of Interbolsa, following the alleged financial malpractices committed by employees of the brokerage company.
- Advised Orlando Cabrales Martinez, a former president of Reficar, on matters raised by the Office of the Attorney General, including project cost overruns.