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About us

Pérez-Llorca is an Ibero-American law firm that operates in Spain, Portugal, Mexico and Colombia and provides high-end advice on major market transactions and disputes.

The firm carries out multi-jurisdictional work in Europe, the Americas and Asia and offers comprehensive advice on Spanish, Portuguese, Mexican, Colombian and European law with offices in Barcelona, Bogotá, Brussels, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Medellín, Mexico City, Monterrey, New York and Singapore, where more than 1,000 professionals work together, including nearly 600 lawyers.

For over 40 years, the firm’s highly motivated lawyers and staff have been working towards a common goal: to contribute to the business success of our clients by providing the results they need in the most efficient way. To this end, we offer first-rate legal services whilst always adhering to ethical and professional codes of practice.

Since the firm was founded, we have experienced continued growth in terms of both lawyers and practice areas. This is down to our commitment to innovation, our constant adaptation to the needs of our clients and the close attention we pay to market trends.

We are committed to having well-rounded lawyers. Their constant training is a priority for us

Innovation

At Pérez-Llorca Colombia, innovation is key to generating business value. The firm integrates expertise, technology and agile methodologies to offer innovative solutions to its clients. The interdisciplinary team works on designing legal products and tools that optimise legal transactions. Their approach combines creativity and strategy to solve complex needs. This allows for increased efficiency and high value generation for the services offered. Innovation is understood as a continuous engine of improvement.

The innovation strategy is based on three structural pillars combining knowledge, technology and continuous improvement. Through five operational approaches, the team drives user-centred projects. Each initiative follows ethical and strategic principles to ensure there is a positive impact. The aim is to strengthen internal and external capacities through tailored solutions. These practices are implemented for both clients and our internal team, all within a collaborative and open organisational culture.

Prominent initiatives such as the PLL-Innova Open Week, the Knowledge Café and the Knowledge & Innovation Podcasts foster knowledge sharing. These activities involve both clients and national and international experts. Regular Technology Adoption sessions are also held to train teams where Information Security is a key focus. These practices reinforce a culture of learning and confidence to innovate, promoting a vision where mistakes are seen as an opportunity for improvement. Active participation from the teams is essential.

In terms of LegalTech, the firm promotes document automation and digital contract management. AI tools are used for e-Discovery and advanced legal analysis. In addition, platforms such as Contract Centre have been developed to improve productivity. Generative AI models are also applied in legal research, analysis and review. These solutions enable lawyers to provide faster and more accurate responses. Consequently, technology is becoming a strategic enabler of value and products for our clients.

Lastly, the PLL-Innova Lab promotes collaborative pilots with universities, clients and experts. This experimental hub aims to design disruptive solutions and foster new lines of business. The firm and the team have been recognised by various specialised media outlets for their initiatives in legal innovation. Its strategic focus on the adoption of advanced technological tools has contributed significantly to optimising processes and improving efficiency. Thanks to these efforts, Pérez-Llorca Colombia has consolidated its position as a regional leader in digital transformation within the legal sector.

 

Timeline

 

1982

Antonio Jiménez Blanco, Jaime García Añoveros and José Pedro Pérez-Llorca found the firm

2025

1985

1985

The firm moves its headquarters to Calle Lagasca in Madrid

1982

1995

1995

The firm opens an office in Barcelona

1985

1996

1996

Pedro Pérez-Llorca joins the firm from Uría Menéndez. The firm moves its headquarters to Calle de Velázquez in Madrid

1995

1997

1997

José Pedro Pérez-Llorca, Jaime García Añoveros, Pedro Pérez-Llorca and Luis Zurera set up the professional partnership García Añoveros & Pérez-Llorca

1996

1997

1997

Pedro Pérez-Llorca is named Senior Partner

1997

2000

2000

Jaime García Añoveros passes away

1997

2002

2002

The firm changes its name to Pérez-Llorca

2000

2004

2004

Pérez-Llorca reaches a total of 50 lawyers

2002

2005

2005

The firm launches its own training programme, Teseo

2004

2006

2006

The firm relocates to occupy an entire building on Calle Alcalá in Madrid

2005

2006

2006

Pérez-Llorca is recognised as Iberian Law Firm of the Year at The Chambers Global Awards

2006

2007

2007

The firm launches a series of conferences entitled the García Añoveros Lectures

2006

2009

2009

Pérez-Llorca holds a ceremony at the Thyssen Museum in Madrid as part of the IBA’s 2009 Annual Conference

2007

2010

2010

Pérez-Llorca and IE set up a Chair on Commercial Law

2009

2012

2012

Pérez-Llorca joins the Board of Patrons of the Spanish Royal Theatre

2010

2012

2012

José Pedro Pérez-Llorca is named President of Royal Board of Trustees of the Prado Museum

2012

2013

2013

The firm celebrates its 30th anniversary

2012

2013

2013

The firm moves its headquarters in Madrid to Paseo de la Castellana, 50

2013

2014

2014

Pérez-Llorca moves its Barcelona office to Avenida Diagonal 640

2013

2015

2015

Pérez-Llorca opens its first office abroad in London

2014

2015

2015

The firm expands its overseas presence with the opening of an office in New York

2015

2015

2015

Pérez-Llorca receives the “Spain Client Service” award at the Chambers Europe Awards

2015

2017

2017

Pérez-Llorca is named “Spain Law Firm of the Year” at the Chambers Europe Awards

2015

2018

2018

The firm expands its Madrid offices with the opening of a new space in the Torre Foster

2017

2018

2018

The firm participates in the creation of the Pro Bono España Foundation

2018

2018

2018

Pérez-Llorca is classified as a large company

2018

2019

2019

Pérez-Llorca launches its Legal Journal

2018

2019

2019

José Pedro Pérez-Llorca passes away

2019

2021

2021

Pérez-Llorca moves its London headquarters to the district of Mayfair

2019

2021

2021

Pérez-Llorca launches its first Sustainability Report

2021

2022

2022

The firm opens an office in Brussels

2021

2023

2023

The firm opens an office in Singapore

2023

2023

2023

The firm opens an office in Lisbon

2023

2024

2024

Pérez-Llorca enters the Mexican market through its merger with the firm González Calvillo

2023

1982

2025

Pérez-Llorca announces its entry into the Colombian market through its merger with Gómez-Pinzón

2024

1982