Scoring highly for its ‘knowledge and specialisation in the area of international trade’, Ibarra Abogados Rimon Law is distinguished by its dominant record in anti-dumping cases and countervailing measures. The five-lawyer-strong practice also draws on its integrated team of lawyers and specialist non-legal professionals — including economists, bankers, engineers and auditors — to advise on bilateral and multilateral agreements, WTO dispute settlement and customs law. In a significant development, the regulatory boutique further added to its multidisciplinary firepower in February 2024, when it joined forces with four other boutique law firms (MPV Abogados, Prias Cadavid Abogados, Quintero y Quintero Asesores and Torrado Angarita & Pinzón Abogados) to form Signature Legal Group. Firm founder Gabriel Ibarra is widely hailed for his ’excellent knowledge and experience in the field’; he recently paired up with competition and international trade partner, Alejandro Ibarra, to successfully represent Acesco and Corpacero in proceedings before the Ministry of Commerce seeking the imposition of anti-dumping duties against steel products from China. Rounding out the group of department heads is Ana Lucía Parra, who advises on customs, competition, consumer protection and administrative law; she acted alongside Gabriel Ibarra to advise Colgate Palmolive on customs and foreign trade matters. Senior associate Dylan Arias is also noted for his ‘drive to understand the business’.
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Testimonials
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‘The expertise in this practice is exceptional. We additionally highlight Gabriel Ibarra, and his team's, first-rate closeness to clients and cases. Interaction with the foreign trade team is fluid and of excellent quality. Lawyers are focused on providing solutions.’
‘Gabriel Ibarra has excellent knowledge and experience in the field, and his approach to clients and cases is exceptional. Alejandro Ibarra and Dylan Arias’ also possess excellent knowledge and experience, allowing them to be proactive and find effective solutions in each case.’
- ‘The team stands out for its knowledge and specialisation in the area of international trade. We particularly value the team’s willingness and constant drive to understand the business and be on the client's side, particularly Dylan Arias and Gabriel Ibarra.’
- ‘We value the main partner’s knowledge of international trade issues and also the direct attention we receive from the main partner.’
Key clients
- Acesco Colombia
- Corpacero
- Federación Nacional de Biocombustibles de Colombia (Fedebiocombustibles)
- Asociación de Cultivadores de Caña de Azúcar de Colombia (Asocaña)
- Pfizer
- Colgate Palmolive
- Aerosan
- Sylvamo Do Brasil Ltda / Sylvamo Export
- Agecoldex
Work highlights
Successfully represented Acesco and Corpacero in proceedings before the Ministry of Commerce seeking the imposition of anti-dumping duties against steel products imported from China.
Represented Sylvamo in a proceeding carried out by the Ministry of Commerce seeking to impose anti-dumping measures against paper imports from Brazil, which would impede it from effectively competing in Colombia.
Represented the interests of PVC Gerfor in an anti-dumping investigation concerning suspension-type PVC resin.
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Dylan Arias
Practice head
Gabriel Ibarra; Ana Lucía Parra; Alejandro Ibarra