Brigard Urrutia

Founded in 1934 and with over 90 years of experience, Brigard Urrutia is widely recognised as a leading law firm in Colombia and one of the most prestigious in Latin America. Recently named Latin America Law Firm of the Year by Chambers and Partners (2024) and IFLR (2025), and awarded Colombia Law Firm of the Year on multiple occasions, the firm combines tradition and innovation to deliver first-class legal services and bespoke solutions.

Brigard Urrutia serves a global client base that includes leading domestic and foreign financial institutions, multinational corporations, private equity and venture capital funds, state-owned enterprises, governments and multilateral agencies. The firm has consistently been at the forefront of the legal industry —a pioneer in shaping the market and a trusted strategic partner for clients to achieve their business goals, navigate challenges, and execute their most critical transactions and projects. Brigard Urrutia is a key player in the development of Colombia and the wider region, having led some of the most complex and groundbreaking transactions in its history.

The firm offers comprehensive expertise across 25 practice areas of business law, with a multidisciplinary team of over 187 specialised attorneys. All partners and associates are fluent in at least one language other than Spanish, and many are admitted to practice in foreign jurisdictions, notably in the State of New York.

Through its memberships in leading global legal networks —including Lex Mundi, Pacific Rim Advisory Council, World Services Group, Ius Laboris, Interlex, the Bomchil Group and Club de Abogados— the firm provides clients with seamless access to more than 400 law firms worldwide. Despite being based exclusively in Colombia, these alliances enable Brigard Urrutia to coordinate complex multi-jurisdictional matters and ensure clients benefit from a truly global reach.

The firm’s commitment goes beyond legal advice. It has a dedicated management team focused on innovation, best practices, and client experience, supported by a strong corporate governance framework aligned with international standards. Its Shared Value Program is anchored in four pillars: education, diversity, peace & reconciliation, and environment. As part of this program, the firm recently launched a scholarship initiative that is enabling 90 young talents from remote regions of Colombia to pursue higher education.

Through pro bono work, volunteering, fundraising and inclusion initiatives —including a longstanding alliance with Best Buddies to promote the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities— Brigard Urrutia strives to generate long-term positive impact for its clients, its people, and society at large.