Myriam Montenegro

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&...

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.

Camilo Gantiva Hidalgo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Capital Markets Law. Camilo, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Camilo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Silvia Paula Gonzalez Anzola, lawyer from the Universidad Sergio Arboleda. Master in International Tax, Customs and International Trade from the Universidad Externado de Colombia, and a specialization in Custom Lawfrom the same university. She iscertified by FIBA CPAML - AMLCA (Florida InternationalBankers Association Anti Money Laundering CertifiedAssociate) in money laundering prevention. She has been a professor of customs law at the graduate level for different universities, such as the U...

Alejandro Ibarra is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law. Alejandro, 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 Alejandro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

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.

Rafael A. Lafont Castillo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Rafael A., 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 Rafael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edwin Cortés Mejía is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Edwin, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edwin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...