María Camila Castañeda Ballesteros

Ivan Dario Ruiz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Ivan Dario, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ivan Dario 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.

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.

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.

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&...

César Barrero Berardinelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law and Project Finance and Development Practice. César, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which César is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gustavo Pardo Ardila is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Gustavo, 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 Gustavo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrea Caicedo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trade Law. Andrea, 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 Andrea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrés Pardo Mendoza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Andrés, 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 Andrés is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.