Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘More than just a legal adviser; it is a trusted partner, which makes it stand out from others. It advises us on regional matters, which makes us trust its work and judgment, even when co-ordinating the work of other LatAm firms. It's a team highly focused on detail and always ensures the highest quality work.’

• ‘Juanita Acosta is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding lawyers in this practice both in Colombia and the region. She is the seal of quality that gives clients confidence in her out-of-the-box thinking, coupled with a level of dedication and sense of ownership that is uncommon in the legal industry.’

• ‘Its IP partners are leaders in the country in this field. They have a vocation for client service and adapt to their clients' needs. They are a truly global firm and allow for a single point of contact and billing when teams from other countries are involved (something other large firms in the country don't offer).’

• ‘The team truly listens to the client and adapts to their requirements. On a major project, it was open to implementing Legal Design as we applied agile working methodologies. This was innovative because they're typically used in software development, but it was open to applying it to legal services.’

• ‘The ethics, knowledge, and experience of Dentons' IP team are what sets it apart. They are always clear and precise in communicating information and providing recommendations for each case.’

• ‘Juanita Acosta and Luz Helena Adarve, as well as Juliana Vargas, and all the assistants, are highly efficient, knowledgeable, experienced, and their ethics are unquestionable.’

• ‘A formidable and highly qualified team, with a depth of knowledge and experience. It stands out for its knowledge of the business, understanding of the requirements, handling of fees and, above all, its lawyers' willingness to collaborate with colleagues.’
• ‘The quality, closeness, organisation, and efficiency of the team set it apart. The team is very well distributed, and each member demonstrates skill and experience in their assigned area. Juliana Vargas demonstrates the leadership of her team; her diligence and closeness inspire confidence.’
• '‘What makes them stand out is that they’re more than just legal advisors; they are truly trusted partners. We rely on them for all regional matters and have such trust in their judgment that we even have them coordinate other law firms for us across LATAM. Their team is incredibly detail-oriented and consistently delivers work of the highest quality.’'

Key clients

• <p>Fiesta Colombina</p>
• <p>Play’n GO Marks Ltd</p>
• <p>Gismo Therapeutics</p>
• <p>PACCAR Inc.</p>
• <p>Pele Brand</p>
• <p>Volkswagen</p>
• <p>Mattel</p>
• <p>Edwards Life Sciences</p>
• <p>ILF International Corp.</p>
• <p>Microsoft Colombia</p>
• <p>Anheuser‑Busch</p>
• <p>American Eagle Outfitters</p>
• <p>Colombina</p>
• <p>Aerovías del Continente Americano (Avianca)</p>
• <p>BASF</p>
• <p>Instagram</p>
• <p>Ecopetrol</p>
• <p>WPP</p>
• <p>Promotora de Café Colombia  (Procafecol)</p>
• <p>Kellogg Company</p>

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Luz Helena Adarve

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Juanita Acosta

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Juliana Vargas