Leveraging its global reputation in the energy space, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s Colombian arbitration group maintains a focus on energy-related cases. Other sector strong suits include financial services, infrastructure and real estate. Lawyers demonstrate a ‘constant willingness to collaborate’, under the leadership of founding partner Sergio Rodríguez-Azuero, who also fronts the banking and finance practice; he specialises in disputes involving corporate governance, shareholder relations and sophisticated financial structures. In March 2026, former department co-heads Henry Sanabria and Felipe Andrade left the firm.
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- What distinguishes this practice is the team's ability to integrate procedural matters with other areas of law that frequently converge in complex litigation, resulting in more comprehensive and strategic counsel. Its institutional backing as part of a top-tier international network is also a significant differentiator compared to purely local firms, particularly in matters with cross-border elements. Comparatively, the CMS Colombia team ranks among the most competent in the market in this area.
- CMS's dispute resolution practice in Colombia is distinguished by the technical expertise of its team and the timely and co-ordinated response it provides in highly complex matters. CMS combines the rigour of an international firm with in-depth knowledge of the Colombian legal and procedural environment, enabling it to handle litigation with both a local and comparative perspective. The team demonstrates a consistent commitment to its clients and a constant willingness to collaborate.
Key clients
- Chevron Petroleum Company
- Halliburton Latin America
- Axia Energía
- Fiduciaria Bancolombia
- Tecnoaguas
- Inverhav
Practice head
Sergio Rodríguez Azuero