Araújo Ibarra

International Trade - Customs and Exchanges

Director of Customs and Exchanges

Lawyer with over 20 years of experience in international trade, customs law, and exchange regulations. Recognized in Band 3 by Chambers and Partners 2025 for her outstanding work in Customs and International Trade in Colombia, she stands out for her deep expertise and strategic approach in the field.

She holds a Law degree from Universidad de La Sabana and a specialization in Customs Law from Universidad Externado de Colombia. Throughout her career, she has advised national and international clients on customs planning, foreign trade structuring, and compliance with exchange regulations, ensuring efficient strategies aligned with legal frameworks.

Her experience includes representing companies in customs and exchange disputes before administrative and judicial authorities, successfully resolving complex cases and achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. She focuses on strategic planning, team leadership, and building lasting relationships with clients and colleagues, founded on trust and mutual understanding.

Araújo Ibarra International ConsultantsDirector of Customs and ExchangeNovember 2023 – Present (1 year 11 months)

Leadership in the design and implementation of commercial strategies to strengthen companies’ positioning in international markets.Comprehensive advisory services in customs operations and foreign trade, with a focus on optimizing the use of trade instruments such as free trade zones and international agreements.

Godoy & Hoyos AbogadosAssociate DirectorJune 2019 – November 2023 (4 years 6 months)

Oversaw legal projects related to foreign trade and the resolution of customs disputes.Represented clients in litigation before judicial and administrative authorities in Colombia, achieving successful case outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UríaSenior Associate – Foreign Trade and CustomsApril 2011 – April 2019 (8 years 1 month)

Provided legal and strategic consulting on customs and exchange operations.Advised on the implementation of trade facilitation mechanisms such as free trade zones, the Vallejo Plan, and international trading companies.Represented national and international clients in customs and trade litigation, obtaining favorable resolutions before government and judicial entities.

English - Spanish

Lawyer – Universidad de la Sabana Specialization in Customs Law – Universidad Externado de Colombia