Attracting strong reviews from sources, DG&A-Abogados secures acclaim for its ability to provide ‘solution-driven brainstorming focused on in-country realities’. The team additionally stands out for its niche strength in the retail sector, including in complementary areas such as franchising, which sees it provide ongoing corporate and commercial advice to major domestic and multinational brands such as D1, American Apparel Colombia and Tugo. Managing partner and department head María Del Rosario Gómez impresses with her ’extensive experience in the retail business’, while former associate practice co-ordinator Maria Isabel Molinares - who provides ‘detailed and thoughtful analysis’ - was raised to the partnership in January 2023. Associate Juan Carlos Fresen, who supports the corporate and administrative law teams, is also noted. Associate Santiago Adarve left for Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas in June 2022.
Testimonials
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‘We value the team for its willingness and professionalism. Lawyers are very personable; their warmth and integrity makes them unique.’
‘The firm has always been attentive to solving any legal problem that we present to the organisation.’
‘I am the managing partner of an international law firm. DGA has acted as my Colombia office for the past 15 years. Together, we have handled corporate, government relations, litigation, real estate and regulatory issues. DGA is a small, woman-owned firm with superlative talent.’
‘Key strengths include : thorough, detailed and thoughtful oral and written analysis. Excellent negotiation skills. Solution-driven approach. Practical and pragmatic advice. Responsive (rare in Latam). Timely and deadline conscious. Across the board availability. Excellent English language skills.’
- ‘All my work is led by María del Rosario Gómez and senior associate Maria Isabel Molinares, who stand out for their detailed and thoughtful analysis tailored to the client's specific situation and needs; and pragmatic, solution-driven brainstorming focused on in-country realities and challenges.’
‘The service and answers to the queries requested by the client are always answered in a timely and concrete manner. We appreciate the willingness of the team to meet customer requirements.’
‘I have a permanent relationship with Maria del Rosario Gomez, a partner of the firm. She has extensive experience in the retail business, which corresponds to the sector in which our company is located. Maria's responses to our requirements are always very timely.’
Key clients
- D1
- Outsourcing Servicios Informaticos
- Schneider Electric de Colombia
- Texmodas
- Century Sports
- Tugo
- VFS Colombia
- Selina Group
- Eventos Efectivos y Producciones
- Makita Colombia
- Fit for all
- Celplan Colombia, in liquidation
- Terumo Colombia Andina
- American Apparel Colombia
- Atheltic Sport
- SPLA Different
- Bogotá Occidente
- Bioempak
- Chilco Distribuidora de Gas y Energía
- Ochurus!
- Yop Colombia
- Translegal
- International Tourism Group
- Corporación de Crédito Contactar
- Opciones Administrativas
- Nuvant
- Crep Protect
Work highlights
- Provided ongoing advice to D1 (formerly Koba Colombia) on commercial contracts, including agreements with suppliers and lease agreements.
- Advised Texmodas Group on various corporate, compliance and contentious matters, including commercial contract drafting.
- Advised Outsourcing Servicios Informáticos on contracts with public entities, and other commercial and corporate matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
María del Rosario Gómez, Maria Isabel Molinares