During 2024/25, Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s international trade offering gained traction in the market, with the team adding a raft of high-profile clients to its practice portfolio, including Boston Scientific Colombia. Providing support across a wide array of trade remedies, trade policy, free-trade zones and customs law-related matters, the team further benefits from its ability to link up with specialist trade lawyers from across the wider firm’s global network. Newly promoted (July 2025) partner Juan David López heads the department.
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Testimonials
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‘BM’s team is the best, always available and providing quick support to our requests, timely feedback, and legal analysis for various topics related to free-trade zone operations in Colombia. ’
‘Juan David López provides us with the best support and is essential to our day-to-day operations. We have multiple instances where immediate support is required, and Juan David always manages to come through for us.’
Key clients
- Fábrica de especias y productos el Rey
- OTIS
- Madecentro Colombia
- Termoemcali
- Boston Scientific Colombia
- Celerix
- Aerorepública
- Clarios Andina
- Whirlpool Corporation
- Robert Bosch
Work highlights
Defended Suzano in a trade proceeding initiated by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism concerning the imposition of anti-dumping duties on photocopy paper.
Successfully represented Auteco before the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism regarding a sanction that would have resulted in the cancellation of its PROFIA benefits.
Successfully represented Boston Scientific Colombia in litigation concerning rules of origin.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Juan David López