Lawyers at Esguerra JHR ‘are always attentive and willing to address questions’, according to some. Leveraging the firm’s dominant competition and public law practices, the dispute resolution team is a popular choice to handle sophisticated regulatory and administrative law cases — it additionally handles corporate conflicts, shareholder litigation, contractual disputes and contentious insurance cases, among other matters. A former Minister of Justice, experienced litigator Juan Carlos Esguerra enjoys a prominent market profile, particularly for his expertise in administrative and constitutional law matters. Esguerra is currently acting alongside Felipe Piquero (a key contact for judicial and arbitral disputes), to represent Seguros Generales Suramericana in a lawsuit initiated by Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) against several companies involved in the construction of the Hidroituango hydroelectric power plant. Esguerra and Piquero co-head the dispute resolution department together with Andrés Jaramillo, who is noted for competition, public procurement and commercial disputes; and Luis Alfonso Riveros, who ’knows the law thoroughly’. Associate Elvira Robles Ustariz is also active in administrative and constitutional law litigation. Associate practice director Harry Montoya left to establish his own firm in July 2024.
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‘The level of rapport and communication between the legal teams and their clients is high. Lawyers are always attentive and willing to address questions and comments.’
‘The lawyers remain attentive to the different stages of the process, making an effort and dedicating time to preparing for each response or hearing. They dedicate time to their clients to explain and make them understand the progress and stages of the proceedings.’
‘The team's strengths include extensive knowledge of procedural and corporate matters. Lawyers demonstrate agility and knowledge.’
‘It is a very competent firm, with comprehensive knowledge. Lawyers are competent and close to the client.’
‘The team demonstrates knowledge and seriousness in handling cases. Luis Alfonso Riveros is an excellent professional. He knows the law thoroughly and establishes a clear strategy to successfully complete his work.’
Key clients
- Seguros Generales Suramericana
- Carbones del Cerrejón
- Une EPM Telecomunicaciones
- JM Security
- Enel Colombia
- EPS Suramericana
- Sociedad de Acueducto, Alcantarillado y Aseo de Barranquilla (Triple A)
- Hocol
- Colombia Móvil
- Nortesantandereana de Gas
- Digital Ware
- Compañía Transportadora de Valores Prosegur de Colombia
Lawyers
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Practice head
Juan Carlos Esguerra; Felipe Piquero; Andrés Jaramillo; Luis Alfonso Riveros