Lexia Abogados

LITIGATION & ARBITRATION / INSURANCE & REINSURANCE / BUSINESS LAW

Juan Felipe Torres Varela is a Partner at Lexia Abogados, specializing in litigation, arbitration, and innovative legal solutions. He combines traditional legal expertise with a forward-thinking approach to complex legal challenges.

A bilingual attorney from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, he holds a Master's in Technopreneurship and Innovation from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) and specializations in Contract Law and Business Law from Universidad del Rosario.

His professional experience spans both traditional legal practice and legal innovation. At Lexia Abogados, he manages civil and public procurement litigation, drafts arbitration awards, and provides specialized legal opinions. His government experience includes his role as Legal Professional at the Attorney General's Office (Procuraduría General de la Nación), where he handled state contractual and non-contractual liability cases.

He has pioneered legal innovation in Colombia as co-founder of Lexter, a legal tech platform providing automated legal services, and as Country Manager for Broota, Latin America's first investment crowdfunding platform, where he implemented the legal structure for operations in compliance with Colombian regulations.

His unique combination of litigation expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and technological innovation positions him at the forefront of Colombia's evolving legal landscape.

Juan Felipe Torres Varela is a Partner at Lexia Abogados (formerly TFDC Abogados) since March 2018. His career combines traditional legal practice with entrepreneurship and innovation in the legal technology sector.

He graduated with a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, followed by specializations in Contract Law and Business Law from Universidad del Rosario, and a Master's in Technopreneurship and Innovation from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (2016).

His professional experience spans both private and public sectors. He began as a Legal Assistant at Torres Fernández de Castro & Asociados (2008-2012), then served as Legal Professional at the Attorney General's Office (2012-2013, 2014-2015), and as a Legal Counsel at Tampa Cargo S.A.S. (2013-2014).

Notably, he has pursued parallel entrepreneurial ventures, co-founding Lexter (2016-present), a legal tech platform providing automated legal services, and serving as Country Manager for Broota (2016-present), Latin America's first investment crowdfunding platform.

His academic contributions include serving as Professor of Entrepreneurship at Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración (2017) and as Ad Honorem Judicial Assistant at the Council of State, Third Section (2012-2017).

Additionally, he has offered pro bono legal counsel to Corporación ID Social since 2014, demonstrating his commitment to social impact through legal expertise.

Spanish / English

Colombian Association of Insurance Law (ACOLDESE) - Member

• Master of Science in Technopreneurship and Innovation - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2016) • Stanford-MSc Technopreneurship and Innovation Programme (2016) • Specialization in Business Law - Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia • Specialization in Contract Law - Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia • Law Degree - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia (complete studies in public and private law) • Project Management Diploma - Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración (CESA) (2017)

Additional Certifications and Professional Development: • Stanford-MSc Technopreneurship and Innovation Programme (2016) • Professional affiliation: Reviewer for Universitas Journal - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (2008-2009)

Languages: • Spanish (Native) • English (Fluent)

This educational background combines traditional legal training with specialized business education and innovative entrepreneurship skills, creating a unique profile that bridges legal expertise with business innovation.