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Compliance and white-collar crime

Riveros Bazzani Abogados

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Gaining prominence in the market, boutique Riveros Bazzani Abogados specialises exclusively on business risk management and criminal and disciplinary law. The team added a slew of new clients during 2024/25, with its record in cases involving financial crime, tax evasion and human rights particularly impressing. The practice is co-led by a trio of sector specialists including managing partner Juan David Bazzani, who is a former adviser to the Attorney General’s Office; María Paulina Riveros, who served as Deputy Attorney General from 2016 to 2019; and Andrés Jiménez, who brings extensive expertise in financial crime cases.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘It is distinguished by its strategic and multidisciplinary approach, integrating lawyers with diverse perspectives and perspectives. It combines a deep understanding of the regulatory framework with a practical focus on business needs.’

  • ‘The team not only provides legal advice but also positions itself as a strategic partner, facilitating informed decision-making and proactively mitigating risks. Its ability to manage complex matters in highly regulated sectors is key in a country that demands constant monitoring and ongoing review of strategies.’

  • ‘Partners actively participate in day-to-day decisions and advice. Juan David Bazzani not only possesses a deep understanding of criminal law and its implications in the corporate world, but also stands out for his ability to manage different stakeholders in meetings.’

  • ‘Beyond his legal knowledge, what truly distinguishes Juan David Bazzani is his strategic approach and ability to find solutions that transcend the legal field. His approach sets him apart from other firm lawyers, as he focuses on understanding his clients' business even better than they do themselves.’

  • ‘The firm distinguishes itself from its competitors by not limiting itself to reacting to legal crises. Its approach is based on anticipating and preventing contingencies, achieving an effective combination of a deep understanding of client needs, market behavior, and government dynamics.’

  • ‘The firm has extensive experience and highly recognized partners in this space. It provides thorough, structured work that gives us confidence in having conducted a comprehensive and complete analysis. Findings are effectively communicated at all levels in a concise and effective manner.’

  • ‘Juan David Bazzani has excellent professional and personal qualities. He inspires a great deal of trust, and his legal concepts and practice are highly satisfactory.’

  • ‘An excellent firm of lawyers committed to the cause not only on a professional level, but also personally. Ethically, lawyers are honest, they never deviate from the law. Everything in law. Incorruptible. Every thesis, every argument must be supported; if it is not, they do not present it. Excellent in every way.’

Key clients

  • Agropecuaria Achury Viejo
  • Termobarranquilla / Empresa De Servicios Publicos Tebsa
  • Visan (Vigilancia Santafereña Y Cia Ltda)
  • Fernando Marin
  • Coltefinanciera
  • Corficolombiana
  • Columbia Coal Company
  • Tennis (in reorganisation)
  • Grama Construcciones
  • Allianz
  • Mayaguez
  • Niman Commerce
  • Barentz
  • Macquaire
  • Propiedad Raiz Casacol
  • D1
  • Niman Commerce
  • Genersa
  • Termotécnica Coindustrial
  • Ginegar

Work highlights

Advised DiDi Colombia on its business model.
Advised Casacol on a reputational crisis matter.
Advised Coltefinanciera on an internal investigation.

Practice head

Juan David Bazzani; María Paulina Riveros; Andrés Jimenez