Ranking among the market leaders for criminal defence work, Jaime Granados Peña & Asociados Ltda retains its leading reputation for complex white-collar crime cases. Established in 1998, the boutique firm has notched up key roles in many of Colombia’s most sensitive white-collar crime matters for a comprehensive range of clients, including state dignitaries and major private and public-sector companies. Among its most illustrious representations, the team notably advised former president Álvaro Uribe in his high-profile criminal case — the group was also involved in the cases of colonel Alfonso Plazas Vega and former Army commander Nicacio Martínez. Widely acknowledged as a leader in his field, go-to specialist Jaime Granados is a seasoned criminal-law expert with over two decades of experience in criminal defence issues. The practice also draws on a strong second line of external lawyers, which includes senior associates Juan Felipe Amaya Mejía and Carlos Fernando Alarcón González as well as intermediate associate María Carolina Azuero Manrique.

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