Distinguished by its ‘excellent experience and knowledge in trade matters’, regulatory boutique Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law is considered by many as a destination practice for complex international trade work, with its strong legal team supported by a diverse pool of economists, finance specialists, engineers and auditors. The group is widely recognised as a first port of call for trade remedies, where it has an enviable track record in anti-dumping cases, most notably filing the first countervailing duty petition in Colombian history. The group also brings to bear significant experience in the application of bilateral and multilateral agreements, WTO dispute settlement and administrative proceedings concerning customs matters. Highly experienced managing partner, Gabriel Ibarra Pardo, demonstrates ’impeccable management of the technical, political and legal scenarios to determine the strategies to follow’, according to some. He recently represented Rheem Industria Chilena in the anti-dumping duty sunset review concerning metal drums from Chile. The team also draws on regulatory specialist Ana Lucía Parra, who has a significant customs and trade dimension to her practice; Alejandro Ibarra, whose focus takes in an array of foreign trade, competition, consumer protection and data privacy law; and ‘very disciplined and very skilled’ intermediate associate Dylan Arias, who co-ordinates the international trade and customs area. In a major development since publication, the firm has merged with a further four legal boutiques - MPV Abogados, Prias Cadavid Abogados, Quintero y Quintero Asesores and Torrado Angarita & Pinzón Abogados - to form new platform: Signature Legal Group (effective as of February 2025).
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‘The firm differentiates itself from other firms due to its experience and high technical criteria when defining strategies. It is a very accurate team when it comes to determining the steps to follow in a legal strategy.’
‘Gabriel Ibarra, the main partner, has extensive experience and demonstrates impeccable management of the technical, political and legal scenarios to determine the strategies to follow. Dylan Arias is a young and excellent lawyer, very disciplined and very skilled in legal argumentation.’
‘The Ibarra Abogados team, through a series of questions, managed to adequately interpret our concerns regarding the events that were taking place and through several interviews managed to investigate how to technically support our concerns and design an appropriate strategy to solve the issue.’
‘Its outstanding qualities are: its personalised attention focused on the topics of our agenda; the assignment of competent people, who investigate the technical details of our problem; and the very good follow-up of the topic by the team head, ensuring that the issue does not present unnecessary delays.’
‘We highlight the team's excellent experience and knowledge in trade matters. It is a very competent team willing to solve the needs of its clients.’
‘The team stands out for the level of direct involvement shown on the part of Gabriel Ibarra, and excellent level of knowledge demonstrated by the rest of the team.’
‘It is a team of young professionals guided by Gabriel Ibarra, who possesses more than 30 years of experience, which makes it an interesting, dynamic and safe team. Lawyers are always available to attend to the client's needs.’
‘We value the personalised attention we receive directly from the main partner of the firm. The team has deep knowledge of international trade issues, as well as knowledge of current legislation in the country.’
Key clients
- Rheem Industria Chilena
- PVC Gerfor
- Federación Nacional de Biocombustibles de Colombia (Fedebiocombustibles)
- Lambweston
- Acesco Colombia
- Corpacero
- Pfizer
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Lincoln Soldaduras de Colombia
- Carton de Colombia
Work highlights
- Advised Federación Colombiana de Agentes Logísticos en Comercio Internacional (FITAC) on international trade and constitutional law matters.
- Represented Rheem Industria Chilena in the anti-dumping duty sunset review concerning metal drums from Chile.
- Represented the interests of PVC Gerfor in an anti-dumping investigation, initiated by the Colombian industry, into suspension-type PVC resin.
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Dylan Arias
Practice head
Gabriel Ibarra