Baker McKenzie S.A.S.

Highly regarded for its capability in cross-border matters, Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s ‘extensive international presence, especially in Latin America, serves as a distinct advantage’, according to some. The group is a first port of call for major multinational and domestic clients looking for representation in high-stakes antitrust investigations, merger reviews and competition litigation, particularly cases with an international dimension. Department head Carolina Pardo is a go-to expert for competition law in Colombia — and the wider Latin American region — with a strong record across the full gamut of related matters, including compliance issues, merger reviews and administrative investigations. Among her recent highlights, Pardo represented Mastercard in an investigation by the competition regulator, the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC), into allegedly anti-competitive conduct in the card payments market. Up-and-coming competition specialist Angélica Navarro stands out for her strong regulatory background; she was formerly an adviser at the SIC, where she was involved in several significant cartel investigations. At associate level, the team draws on accomplished senior Carlos Arboleda, who provides dedicated support to the competition and antitrust group; and senior Julieth Sanclemente, who joined in August 2024 from Garrigues and advises on a mix of competition law, consumer protection and data protection. Compliance and competition law-focused senior associate Luís Alberto Castell left the firm in June 2024.