María Isabel Romero

Partner|Colombia

María Isabel, partner at Gómez-Pinzón Abogados, has more than 18 years of professional experience in corporate law both in law firms and in the public and private sectors.

She is an expert in corporate, commercial and commercial law, and has advised a wide range of clients, from multinational conglomerates to family-owned companies nationally and internationally in all aspects of their business operations. In addition, María Isabel handles contractual and corporate matters arising from mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions advised by the firm.

After having held the position of Judge of the Republic in corporate matters, she has focused on corporate litigation. He also has experience in crisis management and insolvency proceedings.

Professional experience

  • Partner, Gómez-Pinzón Abogados, since 2024.
  • Director of Corporate team, Gómez-Pinzón Abogados, 2021 – 2023.
  • Senior associate, Holland & Knight, 2015 – 2021.
  • Deputy head of the Corporate Jurisdiction Group, Superintendence of Corporations, 2012 – 2015.
  • Legal Counsel for Colombia, Venezuela, Central America and the Caribbean, Dell Inc., 2008- 2012.
  • Associate, Rodríguez Azuero Abogados, 2005 – 2008.

Education

  • Course for Arbitration and Conciliation, Bogota Chamber of Commerce, 2014.
  • Postgraduate degree with specialization in corporations, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 2008.
  • Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 2005.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Latest Recognitions

  • The Legal 500, Rising Star, Corporate – M&A, 2023.
  • The Legal 500, Rising Star, Corporate – M&A, 2022.

Practice Areas

Industries

  • Consumer Productos & Retail
  • Real State & Construction
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications