Legal 500 returned to Bogot\u00e1 on 3rd February 2026 for the annual Legal 500 Colombia Awards, celebrating excellence across Colombia\u2019s legal profession and spotlighting the law firms, in-house teams and lawyers that continue to deliver work of the highest standard.<\/p>\n
Among the awards presented on the night:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Brigard Urrutia garnered the title of Colombia Firm of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Milbank LLP received the award for International Firm (Operating in Colombia) \u2013 Firm of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Claudia Benavides of Benavides Mej\u00eda Dispute Resolution was recognised as Senior Partner of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Jaime Cubillos of Posse Herrera Ruiz was named Lawyer of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Andr\u00e9s Ord\u00f3\u00f1ez of Garrigues received the Next Generation Partner of the Year award.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Mar\u00eda Fernanda D\u00edaz of Cuatrecasas was named Rising Star Associate of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Contexto Legal was named Medell\u00edn Firm of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Alvarez, Lievano, Laserna S.A.S was awarded Boutique Firm of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 DRET Legal was recognised as Up-and-Coming New Firm of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The In-House Team of the Year award, presented in association with vLex part of Clio, was awarded to Ocensa.<\/span><\/p>\n Based on Legal 500\u2019s independent research and detailed market analysis, the awards continue to serve as a respected and objective benchmark for performance and quality within Colombia\u2019s legal market.<\/p>\n Congratulations to all shortlisted firms and individuals, and to the winners celebrated at this year\u2019s ceremony.<\/p>\n View the full list of winners: Winners 2026 \u2013 Events<\/a><\/p>\n