Specialized defense in the most complex criminal matters.
Defense can begin before an arrest or an indictment and continue through every stage of the process, including ordinary and extraordinary appeals. The practice covers representation of individuals, executives, companies and victims in criminal matters of varied nature, with in-person and virtual attention across the entire country.
Comprehensive criminal defense of private individuals, public officials, executives and other persons linked to criminal investigations or proceedings, from the earliest actions and urgent proceedings through trial and appeals.
Each defense is built from the facts, the available evidence, the procedural stage and the personal, asset-related and institutional risks of the case. The practice covers matters of varied nature and high complexity, including those related to public administration and government contracting, drug trafficking and organized crime, money laundering, and economic, corporate and financial crime.
Investigations related to embezzlement, bribery, extortion by officials, abuse of authority in awarding contracts, contracts entered into without meeting legal requirements, and other conduct linked to public office or government contracting.
Investigations involving drug trafficking, manufacture or possession, conspiracy to commit a crime, and other alleged conduct in organized-crime contexts, including matters in which a connection with Organized Armed Groups —GAO— or Organized Criminal Groups —GDO— is alleged. These categories are governed by Law 1908 of 2018 and may have significant consequences for the conduct of criminal proceedings.
Investigations for money laundering, illicit enrichment, front-person schemes (testaferrato), and other conduct related to the origin, movement, concealment or use of assets and funds.
Representation of business owners, executives, directors and companies in investigations involving fraud, disloyal administration, private corruption, false documents and financial transactions.
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Representation of individuals, families, companies and organizations affected by criminal conduct, with participation in the proceedings, protection of rights and comprehensive reparation.
Depending on the needs of the case, the engagement may include assistance with arrests, interrogations, indictment proceedings, pre-trial detention requests, plea agreements, trials, preliminary hearings, appeals and cassation petitions.
Preparation and filing of cassation petitions, special appeals, review proceedings and other remedies aimed at challenging criminal judgments.
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Representation is provided nationwide and for all types of offenses, in person or through virtual hearings when the proceeding and the competent authority allow it.
Representation of business owners, executives, directors and companies in criminal investigations involving business activity, financial transactions, assets and corporate decisions.
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Review of second-instance judgments, identification of legal errors, reasoning defects, due process violations and evidentiary issues with cassation relevance. The engagement covers assessing viability, defining the applicable ground, technically formulating the grounds for appeal, filing the cassation petition, and subsequent proceedings before the Criminal Cassation Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice. Cassation is not a third instance. Its viability depends on the existence of a legally relevant error, the proper selection of the ground, and strict compliance with cassation's technical requirements.
Representation of owners, companies and third parties affected by asset forfeiture proceedings, seizures, precautionary measures and other restrictions involving property.
Criminal matters involving cross-border conduct, extradition, international judicial cooperation, foreign evidence and coordination with foreign authorities or counsel.
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Design, review and strengthening of corporate criminal compliance programs, internal investigations and preventive advice aimed at identifying and reducing the organization's criminal exposure.
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Representation of individuals, families, companies and organizations affected by criminal conduct, aimed at protecting their rights to truth, justice, reparation and effective participation.
Initial case assessment
Every matter requires establishing the procedural stage, deadlines, available documentation and the scope of representation needed. Initial consultations, specialized assessments and professional representation are distinct services, quoted according to their scope.