Brigard Urrutia
More informationBrigard Urrutia houses ‘one of the most solid practices in dispute resolution’, according to some. Certainly the firm possesses one of the largest offerings in the market, with its 22-lawyer-strong litigation, arbitration and insolvency group consisting of two partners, one director and six senior associates, among others. Equipped to handle the full spread of civil and commercial cases, the team is routinely engaged to advise on administrative disputes, commercial litigation, contentious competition matters, arbitral proceedings, and insolvency-related work. Irma Rivera Ramírez spearheads the department and is well versed across the full range of contentious issues, with strong recent experience in representing major multinational clients in constitutional law proceedings. Rivera is flanked by two younger partners: Felipe Mutis - identified by sources as an ’expert litigator’, he advises clients in domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes, with a focus on administrative and constitutional law litigation and arbitral proceedings; and dual-qualified (Colombia/New York) former practice director María Munevar Torrado, who was raised to the partnership in July 2023. Senior associate Carlos Mauricio Cerrato proovides experienced support - he and Munevar are highlighted for being ‘passionate about the law and the causes they represent’. Other key contacts include Paola Guerrero Yemail, who is an associate director of the insolvency practice; and senior associates Camilo Valenzuela and Carlos Mauricio Cerratto who both maintain broad dispute resolution practices. The team recently welcomed the arrival of two new senior associates: Paula Juliana Téllez joined in July 2022 from Preciado Abogados; and Monica Alejandra León arrived in October 2022 – she was formerly an in-house lawyer at New Cauca. Senior associate Ana Carolina Abreo left the firm in June 2022. Since publication, Cerratto has been raised to associate practice director - effective as of January 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The team is robust; lawyers have several lawyers of diverse experience and abilities, which enables you to respond effectively to the legal challenges that your clients face.’
‘I highlight the work of Felipe Mutis, Carlos Mauricio Cerrato, and María Munevar Torrado. All are excellent lawyers, who are passionate about the law and the causes they represent.’
‘Brigard Urrutia has one of the most solid practices in dispute resolution. The integration of the work teams is very successful.’
‘The advice provided demonstrates the dedication and time invested in each case under its responsibility. The advice provided is complete and very effective. The ability to provide comprehensive advice that goes beyond the analysis of the particular case stands out.’
‘Felipe Mutis is an expert litigator who combines legal depth with the practicality necessary to advise clients.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Irma Isabel Rivera