Carlos León

Senior Associate|Colombia

Carlos, senior associate at Gómez-Pinzón Abogados, has more than 10 years of professional experience as a lawyer and he is part of the Dispute Resolution & Investment Protection team where his professional practice focuses in civil, commercial and procedural law.

He is an expert in civil and commercial litigation in matters related to civil liability, corporate conflicts, antitrust law, intellectual property, real estate disputes, executive processes and constitutional actions.

He has held in different positions in the Judicial Branch of the Republic of Colombia, such as Civil Judge of the Circuit, Municipal Civil Judge, Counsel, Secretary and Judicial Assistant. He was recognized as Best Pro-Bono Lawyer 2019 in Gómez-Pinzón Abogados.

Professional experience

  • Senior associate, Gómez-Pinzón Abogados, since 2019.
  • Advisor attorney, Tribunal Superior of Bogotá 2017 – 2019.
  • Judge, Municipal Civil Court 67 and Circuit of Bogotá Civil Court 28, 2018.
  • Advisor attorney, Tribunal Superior of Bogotá, 2014 – 2017.
  • Judicial assistant, Tribunal Superior of Bogotá, 2013 – 2014.
  • Judicial clerk, Municipal Civil Court 33 of Bogotá, 2012 – 2013.
  • Court Official, Circuit of Bogotá Civil Court 31, 2011 – 2012.
  • Judicial assistant Ad-Honorem, Tribunal Superior of Bogotá, 2010 – 2011.

Education

  • Master in Tort Law (LL.M), Universidad de Girona, 2017.
  • Master in Private Law (LL.M), Universidad de los Andes, 2015.
  • Specialization in Commercial Law, Universidad de los Andes, 2013.
  • Law School, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 2011.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Memberships

  • Member of IBA (International Bar Association).

Industries

  • Consumer Productos & Retail
  • Infrastructure & Transport
  • Real State & Construction