‘An excellent ally’, Medellín-based UH Abogados fields a litigation team that attracts praise for its ’strategy and pragmatism’. Equipped to assist on a broad range of commercial litigation and regulatory conflicts, the practice frequently collaborates with lawyers from the real estate, M&A and regulatory compliance areas, among others, to provide interdisciplinary advice. Juan Bernardo Tascón heads the department and is particularly noted for his experience in finance and insurance disputes. Associate Óscar Fernando Jiménez is ‘highly effective’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The strong leadership of Juan Bernardo Tascón and the outstanding work of Óscar Fernando Jiménez are key elements that contribute to the success of the dispute.’
- ‘Juan Bernardo Tascón is excellent. His involvement in every case is exceptional. His level of detail and analysis provides tremendous confidence in defining an appropriate defence. His approachability and willingness also makes the difference.’
- ‘The UH litigation team is excellent. The team’s advice, involvement, strategy, and pragmatism makes it an excellent ally in managing company defences.’
- ‘The partner in charge of the litigation practice, Juan Bernardo Tascón, and his associate, Óscar Fernando Jiménez, are highly technically precise, which makes their defence in legal proceedings highly effective. They are also commercially competent, and their support in negotiations is highly effective.’
- ‘The relationship with the client is direct and very close, which makes communication and response times very agile.’
- ‘It's a team with experience in various areas of litigation. The professionals who work for the firm consistently demonstrate their human qualities and professionalism in every case they take on. Their litigation results meet our organisation's expectations.’
Key clients
Bancolombia
RCI Colombia
OTColombia Servicios
Partners Fund Colombia
Inversiones Médicas de Antioquia
Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia
Londoño Gómez
Fiduciaria Sura
Fiduciaria Bancolombia
Renault Sociedad de Fabricación de Automotores
Sociedad Portafolio (in liquidation)
Umbral Propiedad Raíz
Work highlights
Successfully defended Bancolombia in a COP$20bn consumer dispute.
Acted for RCI Colombia in a COP$11bn civil liability dispute.
Advised Bancolombia and RCI Colombia in over 100 financial consumer protection cases.
Practice head
Juan Bernardo Tascón; Óscar Fernando Jiménez
