Sabatino Abogados’ ‘flexibility and adaptability stand out above other firms’, according to satisfied clients. The Barranquilla-based boutique brings to bear broad industry experience but its recent activity in the technology and outsourcing sectors has been particularly impressive, with several multinationals turning to the team for support. Managing partner Niella Sabatino spearheads the department and maintains a broad corporate practice that spans emerging company-related matters, shareholder agreements and corporate governance, among other issues. Among its supporting associates, Betty Mejia and María Camila Restrepo are noted.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly trained and always very willing to provide advice regarding any business issue. Its timely attention has always been its greatest strength, in addition to being at the forefront of trends, new laws, and mandatory standards adjusted to the corporate purpose of the companies it advises.’
- ‘Niella Sabatino stands out for her attention to detail. Betty Mejia is a lawyer very willing to support you with any concerns. Her analytical skills and excellent communication make her a key piece of the puzzle. Maria Camila Restrepo has great aptitudes towards service as well.’
- ‘An excellent team. As a client, you can see how hard and consistently it works to solve any problem or situation that the client is facing. I have worked with other firms, but none like this one, especially in terms of communication and transparency. With its professionalism, it has created a very strong bond of trust with us.’
- ‘Sabatino has been our key partner in establishing our business in Colombia. It has supported us in all the fields in which we need support. It mediates our local discussions with our business partner and negotiates contracts with local and foreign personnel. Questions are answered quickly in a constructive way.’
- ‘I deal mostly with Niella Sabatino, who is approachable and friendly with a firm hand. The team firmly guides me in the right direction following the local way of working. As a foreigner, my local knowledge is limited and the team knows perfectly how to handle fast-moving businesses.’
- ‘Sabatino's team has a wide variety of lawyers with different specialties, which makes its performance and focus on solving specific problems always efficient and dedicated. Its lawyers flexibility and adaptability stand out above other firms.’
- ‘Strong points of the firm include its staff, who are people with knowledge and experience in the practice, who provide security and confidence with their work.’
- ‘We highlight its lawyers’ direct and personalised treatment with partner Niella Sabatino demonstrating effectiveness and promptness in attention, while Betty Mejia is an outstanding associate.’
Key clients
- Sagility (Colombia)
- Movate
- Center Source Colombia
- Greenwood Energy
- Integrated Resources
- Metaltónica
- M&S Logistics
- Waston Colombia
- Flexibility
- Nuvision Global Support Services
- SpinTwo Colombia
- Viaservin Limitada
- Populi
- Circle Ingredients
- Viginorte Limitada
- Mobili Concetto
- FXD Investments
- 2C Power (Libra Group)
- Inversiones CCL
- Invibe
- Mademeco
- The Door District
- Petrona Boho & Luxury Clothes
- Inkaferro
Work highlights
- Advised Greenwood Energy on all matters related to the Terra Initiative, a renewable energy project, with the Arhuaco, a traditional indigenous community.
- Advised Movate on establishing the Colombian arm of the group, facilitating its relocation from Bogotá to Barranquilla.
- Advised Center Source Colombia on day-to-day corporate matters concerning its sites in Panama, Colombia, and the USA.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Niella Sabatino