Business & Commercial Law Colombia

U.S. & European Business Support

Secure your Colombian business operations with locally enforceable contracts. We specialize in adapting U.S. and European contract frameworks to Colombian requirements. Our expertise includes distribution agreements with local partners, service contracts compliant with Colombian labor laws, and supplier agreements that protect foreign company interests.

Local Partner Agreements
Service Provider Contracts
Employment & Labor Terms
Supplier Protection Frameworks

Navigate Colombian M&A processes with confidence. We guide U.S. and European companies through local acquisition procedures, including SIC (Superintendence of Industry and Commerce) approvals and Foreign Investment registrations. Our team handles Colombian Due Diligence requirements, tax implications, and labor provisions specific to M&A transactions.

SIC Merger Clearance
Colombian Due Diligence
Local Tax Structuring
Labor Transfer Compliance

Establish and maintain proper corporate structures under Colombian law. We help U.S. and European companies navigate Superintendence of Companies requirements, implement Colombian governance standards, and maintain compliance with local corporate regulations. Our expertise includes structuring boards with foreign directors and managing shareholder rights.

Colombian Entity Setup
Foreign Director Requirements
Local Representation Rules
Shareholder Rights Protection

Protect your interests in Colombian commercial disputes. We represent U.S. and European companies in local courts, arbitration proceedings under Colombian law, and mediation processes. Our team understands both common law expectations and Colombian civil law requirements, ensuring effective representation.

Colombian Court Proceedings
Local Arbitration Rules
Civil Law Navigation
Cross-Border Enforcement

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Local Partnership Protection

Secure Distribution Relationships

Navigate Colombia's strict distributor protection laws. We help U.S. and European companies structure enforceable agreements that balance commercial flexibility with local legal requirements. Our expertise includes early termination provisions, performance metrics, and compliant exit strategies under Law 1700 of 2013.

M&A Transactions

Cross-Border Expertise

Successfully complete M&A transactions in Colombia. We guide U.S. and European companies through SIC merger clearance (required for combined revenues over USD 16M), Foreign Investment registrations with the Central Bank, and mandatory labor provisions for business transfers. Our team coordinates with your counsel to bridge common law and civil law requirements.

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Corporate Structures

Strategic Entity Formation

Choose the right Corporate Structure for your Colombian operations. Our team guides you through entity options including SAS (Simplified Stock Corporation) and branch office setups. We help implement governance frameworks compliant with both Superintendence of Companies requirements and your Home country standards.

Dispute Resolution

Strategic Conflict Management

Effectively resolve commercial disputes under Colombian jurisdiction. We represent international clients in local courts and arbitration proceedings, with expertise in enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Our team structures agreements with appropriate Dispute Resolution mechanisms, including international arbitration options under the New York Convention.

Legal Insights

Key Considerations

We implement specific protections addressing key Colombian legal challenges, including distributor protection laws, labor requirements, and local partner obligations. Our approach combines U.S./European legal expectations with Colombian compliance requirements. We focus on areas where Colombian law differs significantly from common law jurisdictions.

Key challenges include Colombian distributor protection laws, mandatory local labor benefits, strict formalities in corporate documentation, and specific requirements for foreign company representation. We help navigate these areas to prevent common compliance issues and legal disputes.

We manage specific regulatory bodies including Superintendence of Companies, SIC (antitrust), and Foreign Investment registration requirements. Our team ensures compliance while minimizing administrative burden on your foreign operations.

Colombian courts operate under civil law principles, which differ significantly from U.S./European common law systems. We help structure agreements with appropriate Dispute Resolution mechanisms, including international arbitration options and local enforcement provisions.

We maintain regular collaboration with U.S. and European law firms, providing Colombian law input for international transactions. Our team includes lawyers familiar with both common law and civil law systems, ensuring effective cross-border coordination.