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From Medellín, UH Abogados continues to raise its profile in the Colombian market, with its thriving litigation offering now taking its place alongside its corporate and real estate practices in the national rankings. Valued by local, national and multinational clients alike as ‘an excellent ally’, the firm maintains a full-service model with experience in real estate and corporate transactions, financial services, dispute resolution, insurance, IP, labour and employment, and tax law, among others. Co-founding partners Carolina Uribe and Carlos Henao jointly lead the firm’s flagship corporate and real estate departments. Among their recent transactional highlights, Uribe advised Crearcimientos Propiedad Raíz on the structuring of the second phase of the Florida Parque Comercial shopping centre in Medellín; while Henao advised Sociedad Portafolio on its corporate restructuring, share swaps, and voluntary liquidation involving over COP$3tn in assets. Juan Bernardo Tascón leads the dispute resolution department, where he is particularly recommended for financial and insurance litigation. Other key figures include associate director of the corporate practice Daniela Vélez and labour and employment director Sebastián Mejía Paternina. Additionally, the firm fields a strong cadre of senior associates, with Maria Adelaida Zapata (real estate), Óscar Fernando Jiménez (dispute resolution), and Maria Clara Palacio (corporate and M&A), all names to note.
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  • ‘Uribe Henao has a solid corporate law and M&A practice. Its industry knowledge and local reputation make it an ideal partner for transactions with a regional reach in Antioquia. Its partners have solid legal knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent relationships with clients and counterparties.’

  • ‘UH has a talent for approaching complex problems in a creative, practical, and empathetic manner. Combined with their excellent negotiation skills, this makes them excellent advisers for engaging in complex negotiations. Carolina Uribe has extensive training and experience in corporate governance matters.’

  • ‘Carlos Henao, the partner, is an exceptional negotiator. He is completely practical in his opinions, and we truly count on him to ensure things turn out as smoothly as possible. His business knowledge makes working with him and his team easier.’

  • ‘The UH litigation team is excellent. The team’s advice, involvement, strategy, and pragmatism makes it an excellent ally in managing company defences.’

  • ‘Juan Bernardo Tascón is excellent. His involvement in every case is exceptional. His level of detail and analysis provides tremendous confidence in defining an appropriate defence. His approachability and willingness also makes the difference.’

  • ‘The firm’s lawyers combine solid technical and legal knowledge with a practical vision focused on achieving results, which allowed us to successfully close the transaction it advised us on. We highlight its ability to anticipate challenges with practical solutions, without compromising client protection.’