We are very pleased to share that Barros & Errázuriz Abogados, our Chilean firm, has decided to open a representative office in New York, United States, starting in the last quarter of this year, becoming the first Chilean law firm to take this important step in the U.S. city.
This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to support our clients, meet their needs in the development of their activities, and provide them with excellent service. The New York office will allow us to get closer to our clients and to the extensive network of professional, business, and development relationships we maintain in this city and throughout the United States, serving as a link for national and foreign entrepreneurs in the support required for their operations within and outside of Chile.
We are confident that this significant milestone in the history of Barros & Errázuriz will allow us to begin a new stage in the internationalization of the firm and further strengthen the work that all members of the Barros & Errázuriz Abogados team do every day to create value for our clients, now accompanying them in one of the most important financial capitals in the world.
Alejandro Linares, former Justice of the Colombian Constitutional Court, rejoins the group of partners of the firm to dedicate himself mainly to strategic advice in international business transactions and transnational litigation and arbitration.
Gómez-Pinzón Abogados, our Colombian Member Firm, is thrilled to announce the return of Alejandro Linares Cantillo. Alejandro’s return brings a wealth of experience and strategic insights, bolstered by his deep understanding of both the private and public sectors. His balanced approach, common sense, and close links to academia make him an invaluable asset to Gómez-Pinzón. Additionally, Alejandro’s management of complex matters and mentoring capabilities will significantly enhance the firm’s strategic initiatives. His wisdom, loyalty, role as a trusted advisor, and dynamic abilities further enrich the team.
Alejandro’s distinguished career includes his recent eight-year tenure as a Justice of Colombia’s Constitutional Court, in which he also served as chief justice, where he was instrumental in defending the rule of law and democratic institutions in our country . He also served as Legal Vice-President and general counsel of Ecopetrol, the Colombian national oil company. This public sector experience, coupled with his previous work as a partner at the law firm for twenty years, allows him to bring a unique perspective to Gómez-Pinzón. His role at the firm will focus on providing strategic advice in international transactions, transnational litigation and arbitration, leveraging his deep understanding of international business law, both in civil and common law jurisdictions.
Alejandro’s return brings a unique combination of business judgment, public sector insight, and dedication to public interest matters. His strategic vision in ESG issues and risk mitigation complements the firm’s mission to contribute to the development of the legal market in Colombia and uphold excellence in transnational law practice. The combination between Gómez-Pinzón, known for its exceptional legal expertise and market leadership, and Alejandro Linares, with his profound knowledge in public law, promises unparalleled service to clients.
Additionally, Alejandro’s role will significantly enhance Gómez-Pinzón’s contributions to our Affinitas network, strengthening our presence and collaboration in the Pacific Alliance countries: Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.
At Affinitas, we are very pleased to welcome Alejandro back, who was Managing Partner at Gómez-Pinzón for sixteen years.
Affinitas firms have been acknowledged by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA) in its prestigious annual research report, “Who Represents Latin America’s Biggest Companies 2023.”
LACCA’s research began with a compilation of the 100 highest-earning companies in the region, ranked by revenue from the previous fiscal year. Our team has represented 33 of Latin America’s largest companies across various sectors, including oil and gas, telecommunications, food and beverages, agribusiness, energy, petrochemicals, retail, mining, and metals.
Here’s a breakdown of the companies represented by each Affinitas firm:
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes: Pemex (Oil & Gas), FEMSA (Food & Drink), Grupo Alfa (Petrochemicals), Grupo Bimbo (Food & Drink) and CEMEX (Construction), Alsea (Food & Drink), Televisa (Telecoms), Engie Energía (Energy), AES (Energy) and Pan American Energy (Energy).
