Arguably best known for its impressive track record in high-stakes merger reviews, Brigard Urrutia houses a full-service practice that excels across all key pillars of competition and antitrust law. Possessing extensive experience in cartel and unilateral conduct cases, as well as competition litigation, the team also stands as a pioneer in the field of Colombian leniency applications, where it notably worked with the SIC to secure the country’s first-ever leniency agreement. Dual-qualified (Colombia/New York) group head Alejandro García de Brigard is highly regarded for his expertise across a wide range of merger clearances, administrative investigations, enforcement matters and leniency applications. The department is co-led by Nicolás Cardona, who was promoted to partner in January 2026 and previously served as an officer at the SIC. Together, Garcia de Brigard and Cardona advised Millicom, as parent company of TigoUne, on the competition aspects of its transaction with Telefónica, involving the acquisition of Telefónica’s Colombian subsidiary (Movistar) and its integration with TigoUne. The pair additionally represent Uber’s Colombian subsidiary, Lieber Colombia, in an investigation launched by the SIC into alleged violations of competition law. At associate level, senior Olga Maria Mutis is recommended for her dedicated focus on antitrust investigations, merger reviews, regulatory compliance and consumer protection.
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Testimonials
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- Knowledge of the client's sector
- All the team members (Alejandro Garcia de Brigard, Nicolás Cardona and Olga Maria Mutis) are very nice and friendly people who make the work much more bearable.
- This team is very committed to the cases. Its quick response times and advice regarding the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) are greatly appreciated.
- The people have deep expertise and experience that they bring to the matters. Their advice rings true because they know the landscape. They are kind and clear-spoken. They are also brilliant and hardworking. They inspire such confidence with their words and actions.
- The team is very experienced in competition matters in Colombia. Lawyers are creative and always rise to a challenge. They have a passion for this work and will never stop fighting for their client.
- Alejandro García de Brigard and Nicolás Cardona provide a clear view of what can be expected from competition authorities in Colombia and the possible outcomes.
Key clients
- Millicom International Cellular
- Uber/Lieber Colombia
- Solenis Colombia
- Minerales Córdoba
- Indra Sistemas
- Schlumberger
- Celsia Colombia
- Getty Images Holdings
- UnitedHealth Group
- Continental Disc
Work highlights
Represented Uber in an investigation conducted by the SIC into alleged violations of competition law.
Advised Millicom on the acquisition of Movistar from Telefónica for the combination of TigoUne (Millicom’s local subsidiary) with Movistar (Telefónica’s local subsidiary).
Advised Solenis Colombia on the Colombian merger control notification relating to the acquisition of control of NCH Colombia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Alejandro García de Brigard; Nicolás Cardona