Specialist boutique Rincón Castro Abogados opened its doors in January 2023. The new firm, which has a sharp focus on dispute resolution, public law and projects, is the result of a spin-off from former top-tier arbitration firm, Zuleta Abogados Asociados. Among the key names, arbitration specialist Rafael Rincón possesses over 17 years of experience in complex international disputes involving states, state-owned entities and international corporations, while Miguel Castro is noted for his emphasis on public procurement and administrative law matters. Rincón and Castro recently paired up to represent Perimetral de Oriente de Bogotá (a vehicle incorporated by a pair of investment funds, one in Israel, one in the UK) and its stakeholders in a multimillion-dollar international ICDR arbitration regarding a road construction project. Completing the group of senior figures, Jorge Tirado is a former General Director of Colombia’s National Agency for Public Procurement; while newly promoted partner Juan Ignacio Guerra focuses on international arbitration and litigation. At senior associate level, Ana María Rincón, Juan Camilo Artunduaga and Santiago Vernaza are the names to note.
Testimonials
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- 'A highly experienced and sophisticated team, at the level of large international firms.'
- 'Rafael Rincón has excellent legal training and in-depth knowledge of the cases in which he intervenes. He is an excellent lawyer who excels in the way he conducts interrogations. Miguel Castro has a deep knowledge of administrative law and regulated sectors.'
Key clients
- Perimetral Oriental de Bogotá
- Oleoducto Bicentenario de Colombia
Work highlights
- Advised Oleoducto Bicentenario de Colombia and Oleoducto de los Llanos Orientales in a complex, multi-party conciliation proceeding before Colombia’s Administrative Tribunal of Cundinamarca.
- Advised Perimetral de Oriente de Bogotá, a vehicle incorporated by two investment funds in Israel and the UK, and its stakeholders in a multimillion-dollar international ICDR arbitration regarding a road construction project.