‘Always approachable and keen to move things forward’, Parra Rodríguez Abogados’ active litigation team frequently represents domestic and multinational companies in contentious matters. The group possesses experience in the construction, financial services, contractual liability, consumer protection and energy and natural resources spheres, with a particularly strong showing in collection proceedings. Key names include transactional aviation expert Bernardo Rodríguez, who also handles judicial and arbitral disputes; Álvaro Parra whose tax expertise informs his contentious practice; and associate practice director Ángela María Serrano, who is valued for her ’good response times and clear feedback’. Administrative law partner Augusto Figueroa and labour specialist Diego Sastoque are also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very proactive and pragmatic approach combined with specialist knowledge.’

  • ‘Ángela María Serrano stands out for her good response times and clear feedback on matters, taking into account the overall strategy and different options at hand.’

  • ‘A great team. Always approachable and keen to move things forward.’

  • ‘Bernardo Rodríguez is an excellent lawyer with vast experience in many fields of law.’

Key clients

  • Inversiones El Charrascal
  • Haskoning DHV
  • Drug Store
  • Halcrow Group UK
  • Innovation Worldwide DMCC
  • Petreven Servicios y Perforaciones Petroleras CA
  • Viña Santa Carolina
  • United Airlines (Colombia branch)
  • Federal Express Corporation
  • Labyes
  • OIS Telecomunicaciones
  • Portales Urbanos
  • Coiffman Fraynd
  • Comercializadora Colombiana de Carbones y Coques
  • Abet Laminati

Work highlights

  • Represented a company dedicated to the production and distribution of medical supplies in a lawsuit filed by a worker’s family following an accident in the company’s facilities.
  • Represented a company in a employment lawsuit seeking to establish the employer's liability for the death of an employee who contracted Covid-19.
  • Represented Halcrow Group in an executive collection proceeding initiated by the City of Cartagena to collect the outstanding capital and interest allegedly due under an arbitration award.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bernardo Rodríguez, Álvaro Parra, Ángela María Serrano