Bogotá, Colombia – The British publication Chambers & Partners has released its 2026 rankings, one of the most prestigious global benchmarks for the legal sector. Once again, Pérez-Llorca, Gómez-Pinzón has consolidated its position as a leading firm in Colombia and internationally. The firm was recognized across 16 practice areas, with 26 of its lawyers individually ranked, underscoring both the strength of its teams and the excellence of its client service.
This year’s results highlight significant advancements: International Trade/WTO and Intellectual Property moved up to Band 2, while the Labour & Employment practice entered the rankings for the first time in Band 5. Additionally, the firm maintained Band 1 recognition in three of its strongest practices: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Tax.
“We are proud to once again be recognized among the top law firms in Colombia. This ranking reflects the dedication and excellence of our team, which achieved significant progress this year in key areas such as Intellectual Property and International Trade. We obtained 12 band upgrades compared to last year, a result that motivates us to continue growing. We are deeply grateful for the trust of our clients, who are the driving force behind our success. With our integration with Pérez-Llorca, we are confident that this is just the beginning of an even stronger and more promising chapter for our firm,” said Mauricio Piñeros, Country Chair Colombia (Pérez-Llorca, Gómez-Pinzón).
Highlights in Chambers & Partners Latin America 2026:
1. Banking & Finance – Band 1
2. Capital Markets – Band 1
3. Competition/Antitrust – Band 3
4. Corporate/M&A – Band 2
5. Dispute Resolution – Band 2
6. Energy & Natural Resources – Band 2
7. Energy & Natural Resources: Mining – Band 3
8. Intellectual Property – Band 2 (improved
9. International Trade/WTO – Band 2 (improved)
10. Labour & Employment – Band 5 (newly ranked)
11. Life Sciences – Band 3
12. Projects – Band 3
13. Public Law – Band 2
14. Real Estate – Band 2
15. Tax – Band 1
16. TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) – Band 3
Individual Recognitions
In Tax, Mauricio Piñeros was recognized as an Eminent Practitioner, an honor reserved for lawyers with an outstanding trajectory and strong market influence.
In International Trade, partner Nicolás Potdevin was ranked in Band 1. In Banking & Finance, Daniel Londoño moved up to Band 2, while Adriana Moreno was newly ranked in Band 5, underscoring the team’s growing strength in this key area.
The Corporate/M&A practice also had a strong showing: Lina Uribe moved up to Band 3, Natalia García was ranked in Band 4, and Juan David Quintero was recognized as Up and Coming, highlighting the dynamism and growth of this practice within the firm.
In Public Law, Paola Larrahondo moved up to Band 3, consolidating the practice’s positioning in a field of increasing relevance for businesses in Colombia. Meanwhile, in Labour & Employment, Mauricio Montealegre was recognized as Up and Coming, reflecting his potential and emerging leadership.
Finally, in Intellectual Property, Senior Associate Catalina Arango was recognized as an Associate to Watch, a distinction that highlights the strength and future projection of the team.
Pérez-Llorca | Gómez-Pinzón’s performance in this year’s rankings confirms the firm’s ability to provide innovative and effective legal solutions in a highly competitive market, reinforcing its reputation across all practice areas.