‘A team of strategic lawyers focused on the needs of the business’, Esguerra JHR is a go-to firm for sophisticated regulatory issues, including complex competition and antitrust matters. The full-service practice stands out for its involvement in many of the country’s most high-stakes investigations — including cases concerning cartels, bid-rigging and abuse of dominant position — while it also shines in unfair competition litigation, merger reviews, and consumer and data protection issues. Widely regarded as a reference for competition law in Colombia, Alfonso Miranda ’contributes a long professional and academic career’. Miranda recently paired up with talented next-generation partner Daniel Beltrán to represent Ocensa (part of the Ecopetrol Group) in an antitrust investigation launched against Ecopetrol Group companies for allegedly participating in bid-rigging practices for the acquisition of transport-by-helicopter services. Rounding out the key competition partners is ‘expert litigator’ Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos, who recently acted in conjunction with Miranda to represent Comcel in the first-ever antitrust investigation in Colombia regarding alleged sham litigation. At associate level, the department additionally draws on David Cotrina, who was promoted to associate practice manager in February 2024; he supports on a broad range of competition litigation, investigations, merger reviews and consumer protection matters.
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‘This competition practice stands out for its track record and strength. The team covers all areas of this practice, including antitrust, unfair competition, and consumer protection. It also offers IP and M&A, which are areas that align very well with competition law, offering a 360-degree service package.’
‘Esguerra JHR offers a "one-stop competition" service. Furthermore, the firm maintains international alliances, both with the Ibero-American Legal Network and Andersen Global. This is important for multinational companies because we are just a click away from competition experts in any country in the world.’
‘The firm has a friendly approach to clients, with fast and efficient onboarding processes, timely reports, and simple invoicing, with personalized service at the partner and administrative levels, all of which contribute to an excellent advisory experience.’
‘The Esguerra JHR team is comprised of professionals who excel nationally and internationally.’
‘Alfonso Miranda contributes a long professional and academic career. He has practised competition law since before the 1991 Constitution was established and has handled some of the most important cases in Colombia, and has been a member of competition teams in several Latin American countries.’
‘Andres Jaramillo Hoyos is an expert litigator, experienced in numerous competition investigations and litigation cases, with extensive knowledge of the port sector and experience in competition cases across various industries, such as aeronautics, agribusiness, consumer goods, and more.’
Key clients
- Avianca
- Drummond
- Organización Terpel
- Bavaria & Cía. (Ab InBev)
- Kimberly Clark
- Comcel
- Promigas
- Laboratorios Baxter
- Sanimax
- Manuelita
- Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura
- Oleoducto Central (OCENSA)
Work highlights
Represented Comcel (Claro) in the first-ever antitrust investigation in Colombia involving alleged sham litigation.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
David Cotrina
Practice head
Alfonso Miranda; Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos; Daniel Beltrán