BRIGARD URRUTIA RECOGNIZED BY CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS AS LATIN AMERICA LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AND, FOR THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, AS COLOMBIA LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
Brigard Urrutia has been awarded as Latin America Firm of the Year - 2024 and Colombia Law Firm of the Year - 2024.
Brigard Urrutia has been recognized as Latin America Firm of the Year and, for the sixth consecutive year, as Colombia Law Firm of the Year, during the most recent annual awards ceremony Chambers Latin America Awards 2024, hosted by the prestigious British legal guide, Chambers and Partners. The firm received the region's highest distinction, Latin America Firm of the Year - 2024, making it the first time that a Colombian law firm has achieved such distinction.
The ceremony took place on Friday November 22, at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach in Miami, where Chambers and Partners celebrated the most renowned law firms from across Latin America's key markets.
For over 30 years, Chambers has conducted an in-depth and meticulous analysis of the legal landscape across the Americas, drawing from a variety of sources, including interviews with leading lawyers from top firms and executives from prominent companies in the region. Chambers' aim is to recognize the most outstanding law firms based on their achievements, exceptional legal work, strategic growth and excellence in client service.
Carlos Fradique-Méndez, Managing Partner of Brigard Urrutia, commented: "We believe that being recognized as the best law firm in Latin America and, for the sixth consecutive year, as the best law firm in Colombia, is a testament to our commitment to professional excellence, our close and warm relationships with clients, colleagues, and friends, and our unwavering drive to create value in everything we do."
Fradique-Méndez added: "Brigard Urrutia becoming the first Colombian law firm to receive Chambers and Partners' top accolade in the region fills us with immense pride and gratitude, particularly as it coincides with our celebration of 90 years of history. We were fortunate to be represented at the ceremony by a delegation of six lawyers from Brigard Urrutia, who embody the culture and values of our entire team, including our youngest lawyers, whose enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication uphold our tradition of excellence and innovation."
The Managing Partner concluded: "We accept these kind recognitions with humility and gratitude. They are only possible thanks to our exceptional team, our culture of service and excellence, and our steadfast adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards that guide our noble profession."
About Chambers and Partners
Chambers and Partners is one of the world's most prestigious and longstanding legal directories, with coverage in more than 70 countries and 200 jurisdictions. Since 1990, it has analyzed the global legal market, establishing itself as a leading source of information, connecting clients' needs with the best legal talent across every discipline and specialty. This is achieved through an exhaustive research methodology, including in-depth interviews, analysis of capabilities, achievements, and market presence.
Chambers Latin America Awards 2024
During the ceremony, the top law firms in over fifteen Latin American countries were recognized: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The event also celebrated leading firms in categories such as International Counsel in Latin America – Corporate Finance, International Arbitration, Project Finance, Regional Central American Practice of the Year, Regional South American Practice of the Year, and Latin America Firm of the Year.
Chambers also highlighted the leadership of firms that are at the forefront of Pro Bono work and the initiatives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
For further details on Chambers and Partners and the Chambers Latin America Awards 2024, please visit: Chambers and Partners y Chambers Latin America Awards 2024.
For more information about Brigard Urrutia, please visit: Brigard Urrutia.
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