Gerson Castañeda

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...

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Alba Stella Malagón is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Alba Stella, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alba Stella is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Francisco joined Advocat as partner on May of 2016. His practice is focused in natural resources and energy, mergers and acquisitions and corporate law. Francisco has more than twelve (12) years of experience in the practice areas mentioned above, acquired as associate of Baker & McKenzie (2002-2006), independent lawyer (2007-2011) and associate at Posse Herrera Ruiz (2011-2016). During his practice Francisco has assisted companies such as LUKOIL, Anadarko, ConocoPhillips, C&C Energia...

Felipe Barón Ruiz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Customs and Excise Law. Felipe Barón, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Felipe Barón is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.