Compliance and white-collar crime work is a cornerstone of Prias Cadavid Abogados’ firm-wide offering and it covers the full spread of risk prevention, investigations and criminal proceedings. Fielding three partners dedicated to criminal law, the department is co-led by co-founders Paula Cadavid and Juan Carlos Prías together with Viviana Gómez Barbosa. The firm’s deep bench also includes three experienced directors, namely: Juan Pablo Flechas Hernández, who manages the litigation area; Oscar Mauricio Amaya Vargas, who contributes experience in economic criminal law and crimes against public administration, among other areas; and Juan Guillermo Campo, who co-ordinates the tax and customs criminal law practice. Seasoned associate Emilio Restrepo Villegas is also recommended. In February 2025, the firm announced the formation of an alliance with four other Colombian boutiques to create ‘Signature Legal Group’; the new association will provide clients with access to specialists in complementary areas such as competition and tax.
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