Practice Expertise
- Antitrust and Competition Law
- Corporate
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Areas of Practice
- Antitrust and Competition Law
- Corporate
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Profile
Mr. Garcia joined the firm in 2002. He is the partner in charge of Brigard Urrutia’s office in Cali. He leads the firm's Antitrust and Competition Law practice and has experience in all areas of antitrust law, including merger control, cartels and leniency, abuse of dominance, and unfair competition.
Mr. Garcia is also a member of the firm's Corporate and M&A team, advising local and foreign companies in general corporate matters and M&A transactions. Mr. Garcia is admitted to practice in Colombia (2005) and in the state of New York (2009). He worked as foreign lawyer in White & Case's New York office.
Lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, he holds a B.S. degree in Military Sciences (and the rank of Second Lieutenant - Rsv. of the Colombian Army) and a LL.M degree from the School of Law of New York University.
Mr. Garcia is also a member of the firm's Corporate and M&A team, advising local and foreign companies in general corporate matters and M&A transactions. Mr. Garcia is admitted to practice in Colombia (2005) and in the state of New York (2009). He worked as foreign lawyer in White & Case's New York office.
Lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, he holds a B.S. degree in Military Sciences (and the rank of Second Lieutenant - Rsv. of the Colombian Army) and a LL.M degree from the School of Law of New York University.
Education
Institution: New York University School of Law
Program: Magister in Law
Degree Earned: LL.M in Law.
Year ended: 2008
Institution: Pontifical Javeriana University
Program: Law
Degree earned: Lawyer
Year ended: 2005
Institution: Jose Maria Cordova, Army Academy
Program: Military Sciences.
Degree Earned: Professional in Military Sciences a Second Lieutenant (EJC-Rsv.)
Year ended: 1999
Areas of Practice
- Antitrust and Competition Law
- Corporate
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Professional Career
Professional Associations
Professional Activities and Experience
Has advised clients like SAB Miller (on the acquisition of Bavaria S.A.), Nokia-Siemens, Ericsson-Marconi, Siemens-Huntsman, Sinochem, Johnson & Johnson, Hutchison Port Holdings, Santander-ETB and LAEFM Colombia Ltda.
Worked previously for White & Case LLP (New York) as international lawyer (2008-2009). Is currently a member of the American Bar Association.
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Professional Activities and Experience
Has advised clients like SAB Miller (on the acquisition of Bavaria S.A.), Nokia-Siemens, Ericsson-Marconi, Siemens-Huntsman, Sinochem, Johnson & Johnson, Hutchison Port Holdings, Santander-ETB and LAEFM Colombia Ltda.
Worked previously for White & Case LLP (New York) as international lawyer (2008-2009). Is currently a member of the American Bar Association.
Articles
Additional ArticlesArticle: An Overview of Colombian Antitrust Law
Publication: The Antitrust Review of the Americas
Year: 2011
Publication: The Antitrust Review of the Americas
Year: 2011
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