A dominant player in the merger review sphere, Pérez-Llorca leverages its top-tier corporate offering to advise on the full spectrum of pre-evaluation filings and notifications, including large-scale multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team also handles unfair competition litigation, regulatory compliance matters and administrative investigations and enforcement. Regulatory partner Mauricio Jaramillo heads the team and combines experience in competition, IP, TMT and data protection. The group is supported by senior associate Daniela Huertas, who joined in May 2025 from the SIC and specialises in competition, consumer protection and IP law; and mid-level associate Andrés Quiroz, who focuses on IP and competition.
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Testimonials
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- Mauricio Jaramillo gets personally involved in the cases and is interested in obtaining positive results, which provides a lot of peace of mind.
- They approach problems practically and seek efficient solutions. They have extensive knowledge of Competition Law and integrate it very well with other areas that may be related to the matter.
- It's a highly sophisticated and high-value-added practice. Mauricio Jaramillo is a leader with extensive knowledge and professional expertise.
- The team possesses excellent knowledge and experience. Lawyers are very proactive.
- They listen to the customer and address their concerns, without taking the stance that they know everything.
- The team's knowledge, its presentation of alternative courses of action, and its effectiveness are all distinctive features.
Key clients
- Epson
- bwin
- Holcim
- PriceSmart
- Avianca
- Colombiana de Comercio – Alkosto – Corbeta
- Mazda
- Grupo Nutresa
- Grupo Éxito
- Cine Colombia
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Nutresa on a merger control matter in the immediate-consumption ice cream segment, structured through a pre-evaluation filing.
Advised Hino Motors on merger control matters concerning its multi-jurisdictional merger with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation within a Japan-based holding structure.
Advised Promigas on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of 100% of the shares in companies owning Zelestra’s renewable generation platform in Latin America.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mauricio Jaramillo