Antonio Pabón Santander

Bernardo is a founding partner of Parra Rodríguez Lawyers, established in 1991. He specializes in corporate and finance law, mergers & acquisitions, and aviation law with a special focus on cross-border transactions. His experience includes financing, mergers & acquisitions, aircraft leases and purchase & sale transactions, private placements, secured loans and the issuance of notes, among others. He is a graduate of the Universidad de los Andes (Colombia) in 1986 and earne...

Felipe Barón Ruiz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Customs and Excise Law. Felipe Barón practices law in Bogotá, Colombia Best Lawyers has recognized Felipe Barón Ruiz since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Felipe Barón Ruiz is held by other lawyers.

Over more than three decades Álvaro has worked at finding solutions to complex legal issues for national and multinational corporations as well as high net worth individuals. Graduated from the Universidad de los Andes in 1987 he has been a partner at Parra Rodríguez since 1995. Well known for his expertise on corporate, tax and labor matters and as a skilled litigator, Álvaro advises numerous Colombian and foreign clients, both corporate and individual. He is sought afte...

Gabriel Ibarra Pardo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Competition / Antitrust Law, Trade Law, Customs and Excise Law and Litigation. Gabriel practices law in Bogotá, Colombia Best Lawyers has recognized Gabriel Ibarra Pardo since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gabriel Ibarra Pardo is held by other lawyers.

Rafael A. Lafont Castillo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Rafael A. practices law in Bogotá, Colombia Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael A. Lafont Castillo since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rafael A. Lafont Castillo is held by other lawyers.

Gustavo Ibarra is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. Gustavo practices law in Bogotá, Colombia Best Lawyers has recognized Gustavo Ibarra since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gustavo Ibarra is held by other lawyers.

Martín Gustavo Ibarra is the firm’s president and was part of the World Bank’s Mission to China in 1983 that created the world’s first special economic zone in China. He has collaborated in the restructuration of free zones and international trade mechanisms for the majority of Latin American countries. An adviser for different ports in their concession and port services promotion contracts. In 2004, he received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from India&...

B.L. from the Universidad Externado de Colombia in 1978. Juris Doctorate, Summa Cum Laude, from the same University. Specialized in Public Economic Law, Commercial Law and Financial Law. Principal Manager of the Financial and Stock Exchange Law Postgrade, of the same University. Has been Head of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce Legal Department, Secretary General of Banco Popular, Secretary General and Deputy Superintendent of the Banking Superintendency, and Superintendent of Securities...

José Federico Ustáriz González is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. José Federico practices law in Bogotá, Colombia Best Lawyers has recognized José Federico Ustáriz González since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which José Federico Ustáriz González is held by other lawyers.

Gustavo Pardo Ardila is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Gustavo practices law in Bogotá, Colombia Best Lawyers has recognized Gustavo Pardo Ardila since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gustavo Pardo Ardila is held by other lawyers.