The arbitration practice at Garrigues stands out for its combination of local expertise and global reach, with its ability to draw on the wider firm’s international platform a key asset for multinational clients. Predominantly active in infrastructure disputes, the team shines in domestic and international arbitrations concerning the construction, energy and transport sectors — financial services and real estate are also industry strong suits. Group head Alberto Acevedo is experienced in commercial and investment arbitrations; he is currently advising on cases under ICC and CCB rules. Also noted are counsel Guillermo León Ramírez Torres (dispute resolution/insolvency); senior associate María Carolina Sarmiento (real estate/administrative law); and senior associate Daniel Quintero (dispute resolution).
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Key clients
- Comunicaciones y Negocios
- Clínica San Rafael de Popayán
Work highlights
Represented Comunicaciones y Negocios in a domestic arbitration.
Represented Clínica San Rafael in an arbitration brought against the construction company in charge of the hospital, seeking the termination of a purchase agreement of rights in a trust.
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Practice head
Alberto Acevedo