Brigard Urrutia

‘Creative and knowledgeable in the field of litigation’, Brigard Urrutia maintains a broad dispute resolution practice, which houses specialist offerings in civil and commercial disputes, administrative law cases, private litigation and contentious bankruptcy proceedings. Well versed in cases across all of Colombia’s key industry sectors, the team is chiefly recognised for its skill sets in the infrastructure, energy, and public services and utilities spheres, where it can additionally link up with the wider firm’s top-tier projects, energy, and public law practices. Irma Rivera Ramírez heads the department and acts for a diverse mix of domestic and multinational corporations in judicial proceedings, with strong recent showings in the technology and transport spheres. Rounding out the partner group is María Munevar Torrado (promoted to the partnership in June 2023), who has an emphasis on disputes concerning infrastructure, energy and corporate law, among other market segments. The team also draws on two recently promoted (December 2023) directors: Paola Guerrero Yemail, who heads up the the insolvency and bankruptcy litigation practice; and Carlos Mauricio Cerrato, who focuses on antitrust, unfair competition and consumer protection disputes. At associate level, seniors Camilo Valenzuela and Paula Juliana Téllez provide support across the full range of dispute resolution matters. Felipe Mutis  left the firm in September 2024.