The litigation practice at Tamayo Jaramillo & Asociados attracts praise for its ‘combination of experience, dedication, and a proactive approach’. Primarily acknowledged for its insurance litigation offering, which also encompasses transport-related matters, the group additionally advises on a mix of construction, environmental law, real estate, and energy and natural resources disputes, among others. The firm fields six partners who handle contentious work, including seasoned insurance specialist and founding partner Javier Tamayo Jaramillo, who recently teamed up with up-and-coming litigator Daniel Ossa Gómez to advise Enel on a constitutional protection claim connected to surety bonds. Laura Castaño Echeverri is highlighted along with Ossa Gómez for providing ’high-quality work in an efficient manner’; together, they successfully represented Coltabaco in a civil claim attempting to halt the sale of heated tobacco products and other smoke-free alternatives in Colombia. Other key partners include Carlos Andrés González, who co-heads the department alongside Tamayo and Ossa; and Luis Miguel Gómez, whose practice spans judicial and arbitral proceedings. Key supporting lawyers include associate co-ordinator Daniel Bedoya (civil liability and insurance), and senior associate Manuel Cadavid Valencia (civil liability and insurance).
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Testimonials
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‘It's a boutique firm in terms of size but with all the responsiveness of a large firm. It delivers results that exceed expectations and it provides personalized attention and strives to understand its clients' needs. Lawyers are always willing to thoroughly understand client needs, with a focus on cost efficiency.’
‘A multidisciplinary team that serves clients promptly, and, above all, efficiently. It provides excellent service in various branches of law, especially in litigation. Costs are reasonable for the service and quality it provides, and it's willing to receive counter offers and adjust prices according to the client's needs.’
‘Lawyers all share something unique that makes them stand out and, at the same time, differentiates them from their competitors: proximity, simplicity, availability, and knowledge. Particularly Javier Tamayo Jaramillo, Laura Castaño Echeverri, Luis Miguel Gómez, and Daniel Jaramillo.’
‘What I value most about this team is its ability to be extremely agile. It resolves queries and issues quickly and efficiently, which is crucial in today's business world. It also has the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable way, allowing us to make informed decisions with confidence.’
‘What truly distinguishes the attorneys at this firm is their combination of experience, dedication, and a proactive approach to solving legal problems. They stand out from the competition through their ability to offer innovative and personalized solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.’
‘A very strong team for defending against complex group and popular actions. Lawyers are excellent at developing novel legal arguments and drafting briefs that win cases. Daniel Ossa Gómez and Laura Castaño Echeverri lead our team; both are excellent and deliver high-quality work in an efficient manner.’
Key clients
- Quebradona
- Coltabaco (affiliate of Philip Morris International)
- Primevalueservice
- Enel
- ICEIN
- Inmobiliaria de los Colombianos
- Gramalote Colombia
- Bienes y Bienes
- Solla
- Eficacia
Work highlights
Successfully represented Quebradona in a lawsuit filed against the Department of Antioquia seeking to establish who had preference over mining rights.
Successfully represented a tobacco company in a lawsuit attempting to halt the sale of heated tobacco products and other smoke-free alternatives in Colombia.
Represented Primevalueservice in a lawsuit seeking to establish the legal owner of an area of land on Barú island.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Manuel Cadavid Valencia
Practice head
Javier Tamayo Jaramillo; Daniel Ossa Gómez; Carlos Andrés González