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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.

Enrique Gómez-Pinzón is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Banking and Finance Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Enrique, who practices law in Bogotá, Colombia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Enrique is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawyer from the Externado University of Colombia, specialist in Economic Law and Diploma in Economic Analysis of Law from the same institution. Master of Laws LL.M from Northwestern University in Chicago – USA, with a degree validated by the Ministry of Education. CBA from the Instituto de Empresa de Madrid – IE. Experience as a Substantiating Attorney of the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Justice and as an Auxiliary Magistrate of the Council of State. Also as advisor a...

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

José Goethe Gutierréz Mestre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Litigation. José Goethe, 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 José Goethe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Luis Humberto Ustáriz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Capital Markets Law. Luis Humberto, 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 Luis Humberto 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.

Samuel Cano Noriega is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Samuel, 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 Samuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Juan Felipe Reyes Rodríguez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aviation Law. Juan Felipe, 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 Juan Felipe 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...