Formed following the February 2024 merger between Esguerra Asesores Jurídicos and specialist tax firm Jiménez, Higuita, Rodríguez & Asociados, Esguerra JHR impresses with its ‘immediate availability to respond to client needs’. Public law stands as a core pillar of the firm’s offering and it is best known for its record in constitutional and administrative law disputes, where it represents both private and public-sector entities. On the non-contentious side, the team is well versed in advising on public tenders and project structuring. Among the names to note, Juan Carlos Esguerra is a go-to specialist for complex public law matters, including constitutional law cases; he recently represented UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones in two lawsuits brought against the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies and the Superintendence of Industry and commerce respectively. Felipe Piquero is highly recommended for his expertise in public contracts and related contentious work; he recently represented a construction company in a fiscal liability process initiated by the Contraloría General de la República. Other key contacts include Adriana Nieto, who handles projects, public bids and administrative law matters. In April 2024, associate María Fernanda Barraza Díaz left to join the National Agency for Legal Defence of the State.
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  • ‘Lawyers are very accessible and deep in their analyses.’

  • ‘Juan Carlos Esguerra's experience in public law is very valuable and always adds value in making strategic decisions.’

  • ‘The team stands out for its immediate availability to respond to client needs.’

  • ‘Lawyers demonstrate constant kindness and availability.’

  • ‘It is a highly qualified firm, focused on service and legal depth.’

  • ‘Lawyers focus on client service and stand out for their professional and human qualities.’

  • ‘The firm is very good in this field, with a very good profile. Lawyers always provide timely responses.’

Kernmandanten

  • Cemex Colombia
  • Caja Colombiana de Subsidio Familiar (Colsubsidio)
  • Payc
  • Seguros Generales Suramericana
  • Seguros de Vida Suramericana
  • Bancolombia
  • Seguros Bolivar
  • Zona Franca Permanente Palmaseca (Palmaseca)
  • UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones
  • Seguros Confianza

Highlight-Mandate

  • Represented a construction company in a fiscal liability process initiated by the Contraloría General de la República in connection with the construction of projects using public resources.
  • Represented Caja Colombiana de Subsidio Familiar (Colsubsidio) in judicial proceedings arising from the performance of contracts for the construction of approximately 2000 new homes.
  • Advised the Ministerio de Transporte on the legal structuring of the new concession that will operate the RUNT project, as well as on the auditing agreement by which an independent party will comprehensively supervise the concession agreement.

Anwält*innen

Hall of fame

Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Praxisleitung

Juan Carlos Esguerra; Felipe Piquero; Adriana Nieto