Providing ‘solid support in the corporate and commercial realm’, DG&A-Abogados specialises in advising retail companies. The team enjoys close relationships with longstanding clients such as D1 and Texmodas, and it is equipped to handle the full chain of transactional, regulatory and contentious matters. The department is co-led by managing partner María Del Rosario Gómez, who ’understands the needs of each client’; and Maria Isabel Molinares, who is an ‘excellent, thoughtful attorney’. The group also includes associate Juan Carlos Fresen, whose practice spans commercial, tax and administrative law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is a firm that provides its clients with solid support in the corporate and commercial realm. It adapts to the needs of each company, thereby offering specialized, accurate, and strategic consultancy and advice that facilitates and promotes good decision-making.’
- ‘Attorney María del Rosario Gómez understands the needs of each client, adapts her concepts well to the needs of the company, and appropriately interprets the sentiments of the client company.’
- ‘DG&A is an excellent multidisciplinary firm. I have worked with it for 20 years, mostly on complex regulatory and trade-related issues. Lawyers are thorough, enjoy good relationships with government agencies, have communication and client relations skills and meet deadlines; they are exceptional.’
- ‘My principal point of contact is partner, Maria Isabel Molinares. Maria Isabel is an excellent, thoughtful attorney. Working with her is a pleasure.’
- ‘Support is provided directly by the partner in a timely manner. The firm's experience in other industries is also leveraged. The invoicing process is always clear and timely.’
- ‘I highlight the work of María del Rosario Gómez. She is a highly experienced lawyer with a good track record in the market. Her support is always timely and efficient, always providing the best advice and recommendations, enabling businesses to move forward despite any complexity.’
Key clients
- <p>D1</p>
- <p>Outsourcing Servicios Informáticos</p>
- <p>Schneider Electric de Colombia</p>
- <p>Texmodas (and business group)</p>
- <p>Century Sports</p>
- <p>Tugó</p>
- <p>VFS Colombia</p>
- <p>Eventos Efectivos y Producciones</p>
- <p>Makita Colombia</p>
- <p>Fit for All</p>
- <p>Terumo Colombia Andina</p>
- <p>American Apparel Colombia</p>
Work highlights
Advised D1 (formerly Koba Colombia) on commercial contracts, including agreements with suppliers and lease agreements.
Advised Texmodas Group on various corporate, compliance and contentious matters, including commercial contract drafting.
Advised Outsourcing Servicios Informáticos on contracts with public entities, and other commercial and corporate matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
María del Rosario Gómez; Maria Isabel Molinares