Baker McKenzie S.A.S.
Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s team ‘acts as a partner to the client, seeking to understand its business and its procedures’, according to sources. A particularly strong performer on the compliance side, where it leverages its global platform to excel in advising multinational corporations on local compliance matters, the team’s recent experience also encompasses internal and administrative investigations. Competition and TMT specialist Carolina Pardo steers the practice and is noted for her robust regulatory compliance expertise, while the recently promoted Luis Alberto Castell has a broad regulatory that spans competition, corporate compliance and data protection. On the contentious front, newly promoted (July 2023) partner Bibiana Cala is noted for her extensive experience in criminal litigation.
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‘The team has very good lawyers, who possess lots of experience and are always aware of their clients. The team compares favourably with other firms due to its cost-benefit ratio; it offers excellent quality services at very competitive prices.’
‘Associate Bibiana Cala is a lawyer with experience in her field, who is always ready to assist her clients when they require it. Bibiana is always available.’
‘In addition to its strong knowledge on the subject, the team acts as a partner to the client, seeking to understand its business and its procedures. Lawyers always respond within the agreed period, particularly Luis Alberto Castel and Carolina Pardo.’
‘The team provides strong support and advice. Lawyers’ opinions are favourable for analysing decision making.’
‘Associate Bibiana Cala, in addition to the excellent service she provides, stands out for her prompt resolution of concerns and her strong availability, which means that we receive opinions and concepts on time.’
Key clients
- Multinational Technology Company
- Equinix Colombia
- QuidelOrtho
- NCR
- EPAM systems
- Tencent
- SLB
- Bogotá Chamber of Commerce
- ICU Medical
- Global Technology Conglomerate
- AT&T
- The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG Bank)
- Jeeves
- Phoenix Towers International
- Diageo
- Goodyear
- French infrastructure company
- Diageo Colombia
- Glaxosmithkline
- Phoenix Tower International
- AES Chivor y Cía
- Mondelez Colombia
- JGB
- Schlumberger Surenco
- National Oilwell Varco de Colombia
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- SAP Colombia
- MGA Entertainment
- Lego Juris
- Hasbro
- Primax Colombia
- Diseño, Ingeniería y Control (Dinacol)
Work highlights
- Successfully advised AES Chivor on the closure of an investigation opened by the Attorney General’s Office against the executives of the company into the illegal exploitation of mining deposits.
- Advised a multinational technology company’s compliance officer and regional payments team on various compliance matters.
- Advised Ortho Clinical Diagnostics on the review and adjustment of its AML prevention programme for its subsidiary in Colombia.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carolina Pardo, Bibiana Cala