Brigard Urrutia’s data privacy practice is composed of lawyers who strive to ‘deliver a positive message and sound advice’. Forming a key part of the firm’s overarching TMT offering, the team advises domestic and global clients on regulatory compliance, data governance frameworks, cross-border data transfers and cybersecurity incident management. Department head Sergio Michelsen Jaramillo sits in the M&A and TMT groups and supports Disney and Paramount Skydance Corporation, among others, on data protection matters. Other key contacts include TMT practice director Andrés Fernández de Castro Muñoz, who arrived in April 2025 from Pérez-Llorca; and senior associate Luis Felipe García Rubio, who re-joined the firm in September 2025 from Milbank.
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- The Data Protection department at Brigard Urrutia provided us with comprehensive support in preparing our data privacy policy, including obtaining the consents required by Colombian law, and reviewing contracts to ensure we included clauses guaranteeing compliance. The team is highly technical in answering our questions and providing the necessary documents, and they respond very quickly.
- They have extensive knowledge of the subject matter, provide thorough answers, and always adhere to regulations. Their customer service is excellent, and they respond to our inquiries within the required timeframes. The individuals who have supported us, and whom I would like to highlight, are Andrés Fernández de Castro Muñoz and Sergio Michelsen.
- Brigard Urrutia stands out primarily for the quality and focus of its team, particularly Andrés Fernández de Castro Muñoz and Luis Felipe García el Rubio in the area of data protection. Both combine in-depth knowledge of the Colombian regulatory framework with a clear business orientation, enabling them to offer practical and strategic advice that goes beyond legal considerations and directly contributes to achieving company objectives. Their ability to anticipate risks, propose actionable solutions, and translate complex issues into implementable strategies, along with their close collaboration with internal teams, positions them very favorably compared to other firms.
- The team's main differentiator lies in the human and professional qualities of its lawyers, particularly Andrés Fernández de Castro Muñoz and Luis Felipe García el Rubio. Andrés stands out not only for his profound knowledge of data protection law, derived from both his experience with regulations and his work with various companies, but also for his approachable, friendly manner and his constant willingness to help. He is highly accessible and responsive, making working with him especially smooth and efficient. Luis Felipe, although younger, demonstrates a high level of technical expertise and a strong service-oriented attitude. He is equally friendly, collaborative, and committed, making him an excellent support and a lawyer with great potential.
- Lawyers are approachable, very assertive and proactive. They don't just offer a legal opinion; their approach always includes the best way to deliver a positive message and sound advice.
- The BU team is fully committed to matters; lawyers take the time to understand how the business works, what the client's core business is, and work accordingly. I think that is the main advantage it has over other law firms.
Key clients
- The Walt Disney Company
- Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount+)
- Colgate-Palmolive Company
- Twilio
- Decathlon Colombia
- Yamaha Motor Co
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Univisión Colombia
- Robert Bosch
- MRO Holdings
- Aosphere
Work highlights
Acted as data protection counsel to The Walt Disney Company for its Disney+ streaming platform across Colombia, Central America and the Caribbean.
Advised Yamaha Motor Co on the data protection aspects of launching its connected mobility application, Y Connect Gen2, in Colombia.
Advised Boehringer Ingelheim on assessing its privacy programme through a comprehensive privacy gap analysis under Colombian data protection law.
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Practice head
Sergio Michelsen Jaramillo; Andrés Fernández de Castro Muñoz