José Francisco Mafla

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&...

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...

Inés Elvira Vesga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Inés Elvira, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Inés Elvira is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

José Vicente Zapata is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. José Vicente, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which José Vicente is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...

Natalia Cuberos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Natalia, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natalia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Felipe Álvarez Echeverri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Felipe, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Felipe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Juan Israel Casallas Romero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law. Juan Israel, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juan Israel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Augusto Figueroa Sierra is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law, Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Litigation. Augusto, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Augusto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.