FELIPE RESTREPO > Contexto Legal S.A. > Medellín, Colombia > Lawyer Profile
Contexto Legal S.A. Offices
Cra. 43A No. 5A – 113
South Tower, Floor 14, One Plaza Building
Medellín, Antioquia
Colombia
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FELIPE RESTREPO
Work Department
Corporate Law
Position
Associate Director
Career
Felipe is a Lawyer from Universidad CES and a specialist in Private International Contracting Law from Universidad Externado de Colombia, he has experience in the areas of Exchange Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Regulatory and Real Estate Law. As a member of the team with a career in the firm of over nine years, he specializes in providing ongoing advice to clients on commercial, corporate, foreign exchange, real estate, and regulatory matters, accompanying them in their day-to-day operations and business structuring.
Felipe has experience in sectors such as real estate, health, BPO, and services in general, among others. Likewise, together with the Partner in charge, he leads the Firm’s litigation and real estate area, participating in the structuring of real estate projects and real estate due diligence. He also advises international clients in the incorporation of corporate vehicles for the operation of businesses in Colombia, among others.
Languages
English and Spanish
Education
Lawyer from Universidad CES and specialist in Private International Contracting Law from Universidad Externado de Colombia
Lawyer Rankings
Colombia > City focus > Medellín
A monolith in its local market, full-service, single-site Contexto Legal S.A. counts over thirty lawyers based in its Medellín office. The firm acts for a diverse roster of local, national, and multinational companies, including new client wins for 2022/2023 such as Agua Bendita, Evonik Colombia, and Premex. Guillermo Villegas Ortega spearheads the corporate, labour, and immigration departments and brings to bear significant in-house expertise gained during internal roles at several corporations, including Banco de Colombia and Grupo Corona. Other key names at partner level include Melissa Echeverri, who specialises in labour and social security matters; Andrés Márquez, who leads the IP and competition practices; Federico Escobar, who handles tax, estate planning, and international trade; and Juan Luis Escobar, who heads the restructuring and insolvency group. The firm also draws on the experience of consultant partner Gustavo Cruz, whose broad focus spans corporate, compliance, and litigation. A strong second line of associate directors include Felipe Restrepo, who leads the litigation and real estate units; Marcela García, who handles tax, international trade and foreign investment; and Maria Carolina Vieira, who has a focus on IP and competition litigation.