‘An interdisciplinary team with strong knowledge and capacity in dispute resolution’, Garrigues is primarily recognised for the strength of its work in infrastructure disputes. The firm’s international platform marks it as a popular choice for multinational clients, including OHL and Frontera Energy, but it also acts for domestic entities. Department head Alberto Acevedo impresses with his ability to ’direct the procedural action towards the recognition and protection of the rights of his client’. The group also includes counsel Guillermo León Ramírez Torres, who joined in April 2023 from the Superintendence of Corporations; senior associate María Carolina Sarmiento; and senior associate Daniel Quintero, who returned from study leave abroad in October 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Alberto Acevedo, stands out for his expertise in arbitration law, his ability to direct the procedural action towards the recognition and protection of the rights of his client. Also, for his ability to influence the opponent, and his impeccable handling of the referees.’
  • ‘An interdisciplinary team with strong knowledge and capacity in dispute resolution. It is a close team, which allows the client to raise needs and situations in a calm manner, including doubts, shortcomings or risks, which are analysed objectively so that the client has a transparent view of the situation.’
  • ‘The team is made up of people with strong knowledge, experience, and dedication to the client. Despite the various issues they are in charge of, lawyers have full capacity for dialogue and liaison with in-house staff for an effective response, without excessive formalisms and in corporate language.’
  • ‘The performance of the team in our arbitration case has been excellent; lawyers act diligently and extremely professionally.’
  • ‘The attention, dedication, analysis and resolution of the issues in our arbitration case have been nothing short of impeccable. If we were to compare our team’s actions with the defendant's lawyers, it would be like comparing a skyscraper with a simple ranch.’
  • ‘Garrigues has excellent lawyers and we feel very well supported by the team. Its professionals are very good and always show a willingness to respond to our requests. Alberto Acevedo is an excellent professional and provides us with first-class service. Daniel Quintero is an outstanding lawyer.’
  • ‘Alberto Acevedo is a dedicated professional, very assertive in his positions, accomplished, transparent and with extensive knowledge.’

Key clients

  • Transmilenio
  • Frontera Energy
  • SWPCOL
  • OHL
  • Estrella Andina
  • Lareif
  • Ruta al Sur
  • Consorcio SH

Work highlights

  • Represented Consorcio Aducción Rio Cali (CARC) in its breach-of-contract arbitration against Emcali.

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Alberto Acevedo