Highlighted for its ‘practical, business-aligned solutions’, Garrigues is equipped to handle a broad scope of domestic and international arbitrations, with a focus on cases concerning infrastructure, energy, financial services and corporate disputes. Dispute resolution and corporate and M&A partner Alberto Acevedo spearheads the practice and is well-versed in both commercial and investor-state matters, including proceedings administered under major global rules, as well as under Colombian arbitral institutions. Other key contacts include counsel Guillermo León Ramírez Torres, who maintains a broad contentious practice spanning litigation, arbitration and insolvency. The group further draws on senior associate duo Lina Marcela Moreno (insurance, dispute resolution and administrative law) and Daniel Quintero (litigation and arbitration). In October 2025, senior associate María Carolina Sarmiento left the firm.
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- High availability and commitment to work
- They have a deep understanding of the client that guarantees the excellence of their work.
- The team is characterised by its high level of technical expertise combined with a very practical, client-focused approach. From an in-house counsel's perspective, the team's accessibility, responsiveness and clear communication are particularly valuable, as is its ability to tailor advice to the client's specific context.
- The firm's greatest added value lies in its people: highly skilled lawyers who are approachable, accessible and deeply focused on the client's real needs. Lawyers differentiate themselves from competitors through their commitment, clear communication and ability to offer practical, business-aligned solutions.
- The team is composed of expert lawyers in national and international arbitration. Alberto Acevedo, Daniel Quintero and the other lawyers at the firm are impeccable in their arguments, opinions, briefs, interventions and, in general, in all their actions within the framework of the entrusted processes and procedures. Their high level of training and extensive professional experience are evident.
Key clients
- Concesión Pacífico Tres
- Consorcio Redes 1501 (Grupo Ortiz)
- Ruta al Sur
Work highlights
Represented Consorcio Redes in a domestic arbitration arising from a subcontract breach in a major public aqueduct and sewer renewal project.
Represented Clínica San Rafael in arbitration proceedings against the construction company responsible for its hospital project.
Represented Concesión Pacífico Tres in an amiable composition proceeding against ANI concerning technical and contractual disputes in a major road concession.
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Alberto Acevedo