Andrés Jaramillo > Esguerra Asesores Jurídicos > Bogota, Colombia > Lawyer Profile

Esguerra Asesores Jurídicos scores points with sources for its ‘strong disposition to find solutions and strategies to take matters forward’. Widely recognised for its dominant public law practice, the team shines in representing domestic and multinational clients in complex constitutional and administrative litigation. As well as being sought after for its specialist public law expertise, the dispute resolution group also packs a punch in contentious competition matters, where it leverages its top-tier competition and antitrust offering; and commercial litigation, where it is adept at handling disputes involving heavily regulated industries. Name partner Juan Carlos Esguerra is lauded as ‘an expert in Colombian legislation’, which positions him as a popular figure for public-law litigation. Esguerra recently paired up with fellow public law specialist Felipe Piquero to represent Cerrejón in proceedings initiated by indigenous communities, members of the Congress, and others, to revoke the environmental licences permitting its operation in La Guajira. Other key names include competition partner Andrés Jaramillo and dispute resolution-focused associate Jorge Andrés Gómez. Associate practice director Andrés Felipe Cadena joined WOM Colombia in April 2023, while associate Carlos Lasprilla left to study abroad in July 2022. Since publication, the firm has merged with tax specialist firm Jiménez, Higuita, Rodríguez & Asociados (Tax & customs) to become Esguerra JHR – effective as of February 2024.