Lauded as a ‘young firm with innovative and highly efficient ideas’, Cali-headquartered Hurtado Gandini Dávalos Abogados continues to gain traction in the local market. The firm, which also benefits from a platform in Bogotá, has an emphasis on contentious work, including dispute resolution, insurance and labour law. It also advises on corporate matters, data protection, and sports and entertainment. Key practitioners include general manager Francisco José Hurtado, who leads the litigation team; Fernando Gandini, who directs the corporate law area; Julián Dávalos, who heads the labour and employment practice; Ana María Olave, who fronts the tax department; and maritime specialist Gloria Inés Hurtado. Insurance-focused senior associate Christián Camilo Vallecilla is also noted.
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Testimonials
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- ’It has built a young, diverse, and professional team focused on collaboration and client support. Strategic alliances with consulting teams strengthens its services within various industries.’
- ‘Hurtado Gandini Dávalos Abogados has been providing us with services for several years, delivering quality in all its actions and service to its clients. It is a young firm with innovative and highly efficient ideas.’
- ‘The firm is constantly innovating its services to provide clients with peace of mind regarding the handling of cases; additionally, its lawyers’ availability is unique.’
Key clients
- Pollos El Bucanero
- Fortox
- Cementos San Marcos
- Allianz Seguros
- SBS Seguros de Colombia
- Banco Popular
- Emcali EICE
- Alianza fiduciaria
- Ingenio Maria Luisa
- Fábrica de Alimentos Procesados Ventolini (in reorganisation)
- Sidelúrgica de Occidente (SIDOC)
- Harinera del Valle
Work highlights
Advised Quinta Sur in COP$128.6bn litigation involving a failed real estate project in a prominent area of Cali.
Represented Cementos San Marcos in arbitral proceedings where the claimant sought COP$27bn, securing a favourable outcome by limiting the award to 5% of the original claims.
Acted for Laboratorios Baxter and RTS Americas in corporate restructuring processes.
Practice head
Francisco Jose Hurtado; Fernando Gandini; Ana Maria Olave; Gloria Hurtado; Julian Dávalos