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Parra Rodríguez Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings

Colombia > Banking and finance Tier 4

Widely recognised for its niche focus on aviation finance, Parra Rodríguez Abogados is a destination firm in its specialist field. The four-lawyer group is equipped to advise on the full range of related matters —from aircraft operation leases through to secured loans and securities offerings— and acts for a mix of commercial and cargo airlines, leasing companies and financial entities. Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa spearheads the team and is noted for his adept handling of cross-border transactions. Other key contacts include Augusto Figueroa Sierra, whose practice spans corporate, litigation and finance; and César Barajas Ruiz, who is the associate director of the banking and finance area.

Colombia > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Arguably best known for its firm-wide focus on aviation finance, Parra Rodríguez Abogados also provides ongoing corporate advice to its impressive raft of aircraft clients. Outside of the aviation sector, the team enjoys close relationships with domestic and international companies in the manufacturing, life sciences, and technology spheres, among others, with its membership of the Multilaw network proving particularly fruitful in relation to multi-jurisdictional matters. The corporate and M&A department is led by high-profile aviation finance veteran Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa, who also handles corporate transactions. Key support comes from corporate and tax partner Álvaro Parra and junior associate Juliana Agulo Buitrago. Former associate practice director Daniela Martínez Silva moved in house at Genfar in February 2023.

Dispute resolution > Litigation Tier 4

Parra Rodríguez Abogados houses a comprehensive dispute resolution practice, which is equipped to advise domestic and multinational clients in judicial and arbitral proceedings. Over the past year, the real estate, construction, and energy and natural resources sectors have proved the most fruitful for the group, while it also utilises the wider firm’s signature aviation expertise to handle contentious matters relating to that sphere. At senior level, the team draws on the experience of transactional specialist Bernardo Rodríguez; tax partner Álvaro Parra; and Augusto Figueroa, who handles a mix of administrative and commercial matters. The group also benefits from the support of associate practice director Ángela María Serrano, who has a focus on civil, commercial, and consumer protection litigation, as well as experienced litigator Diego Sastoque.

Colombia > Tax Tier 4

Parra Rodríguez Abogados’ signature aviation industry expertise is reflected in its tax practice, which routinely advises major airlines on local tax issues, including United Airlines and Cargolux. That being said, the group’s experience extends beyond the aviation sector and it has recently advised companies in the financial services, infrastructure, oilfield services, and technology spheres on contentious and non-contentious tax matters. Tax specialist Álvaro Parra co-heads the group together with María Margarita Parra, who has a focus on tax and real estate. Associate Juan José Goyeneche provides support. Senior associate Marcela Cadavid left to join SanintRivas in November 2022.

Colombia > Labour and employment Tier 5

Parra Rodríguez Abogados mainly acts for domestic and multinational corporations in labour and employment work, but it also has experience in representing employees. The team handles hiring, contract termination, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution matters, and additionally possesses significant capability in social security and immigration issues. Following the departure of former associate director Nataly Traslaviña González, who co-founded Naro Legal towards the end of 2021, the department is now led by associate practice director Mariana García Diaz, a formerly independent lawyer who joined in February 2022. Tax and transactional partner Álvaro Parra Gómez oversees the practice.