The ‘very agile’ practice at Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa brings together a multidisciplinary group of lawyers with particular experience in advising on competition and antitrust matters concerning the energy, transport and agro-industry spheres, among others. With its recent cases spanning investigations, merger reviews, competition litigation and compliance issues, the team handles the full gamut of advisory, transactional support and contentious work. Regulatory partner María Claudia Martínez heads the department and specialises in competition, consumer protection, data protection and IP law. Public law litigator Julian Solorza, and administrative law-focused senior associate Tomás Posada, are also noted. Former senior associate Natalia Fernández left the firm in August 2024.
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- ‘The team is young but knowledgeable. It provides a comprehensive vision and the ability to bring other areas of the firm into the spotlight on competition issues.’
- ‘We work primarily with María Claudia Martínez and Tomás Posada. They are able to adapt budgets to the business needs.’
- ‘I consider it a very agile team that tries to put itself in the client's shoes and understand the specifics of their business. It is always attentive to answering questions from the lawyers in the department and provides prompt and timely responses.’
- ‘Tomás Posada, in particular, stands out for his excellent client management skills.’
- ‘A comprehensive firm in all of its processes. The team provides unique attention, comprehensive support, excellent advisors and support in all related areas.’
- ‘Lawyers are wonderful, especially when it comes to providing advice and support.’
Key clients
- Transportes Calderón
- Metro Operación Inmobiliaria
- Coltabaco (Phillip Morris International)
- Boston Scientific
- Advent International
- Diaco
- Cementos Argos
- Tecnoquímicas
- Carvajal Educación
Work highlights
Successfully represented Transportes Calderón, and three individuals associated with the company, in an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices in multiple procurement processes
Represented hotel operator, Metro Operación Inmobiliaria, in an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices in the hotel services market in Cali.
Advised Philip Morris International on competition compliance matters.
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Practice head
María Claudia Martínez