Global law firm Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the return of María Angélica Burgos de la Ossa as a Dispute Resolution partner in Bogota, and the promotion of Sebastián Quintero to partner within the same practice group.
María Angélica brings more than 17 years of experience in international arbitration and high-stakes dispute resolution, particularly in infrastructure, M&A disputes, international sales and distribution. She joins from Burgos Dispute Resolution, a firm she founded. Prior to private practice, María Angélica was an advisor to the government of Colombia and participated in the negotiation of International Investment Agreements on behalf of Colombia. In this capacity, she also advised on investment dispute prevention and management.
Sebastián's practice focuses on domestic civil and commercial litigation, as well as international commercial arbitration. He has represented major multinationals in international arbitrations, particularly in the infrastructure sector, as well as foreign investors in connection with disputes related to complex acquisitions of Colombian companies.
“These appointments strengthen our top-tier team and underscore our continued investment in our dispute resolution capabilities,” said Luis Dates, Chair of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group in Latin America. “With María Angélica's return and Sebastián's promotion, we are well-positioned to continue delivering exceptional legal services and innovative solutions to our clients across the region.”
Alejandro Mesa, Managing Partner of the Bogota office, added, “We are excited to welcome María Angélica back to our team and to celebrate Sebastián's well-deserved promotion. Their combined expertise and dedication, and their global outlook, will significantly enhance our ability to advise our clients on their most complex, often cross-border matters.”
María Angélica is currently ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America (2024-2026) and a member of the Executive Committee of the Rising Arbitrators Initiative. She is also a member of the Latin American Association of Arbitration (ALARB). She holds an LLM in International Business Regulation, Litigation and Arbitration from New York University School of Law and a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota. María Angélica is qualified to practice in Colombia.
Sebastián has been consistently recognized by leading legal directories, including Chambers and The Legal 500. He holds an LLM in International and Comparative Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary, University of London and a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota. Sebastián is qualified to practice in Colombia.
Baker McKenzie's Disputes Resolutions Practice is one of the most recognized and largest globally, with more than 1,000 disputes lawyers across its more than 70 locations globally. The team comprises battle-tested, globally-minded practitioners with deep roots in their home jurisdictions. Consistently top-ranked by leading market reviews, the Firm frequently handles cases involving novel and precedent-setting issues in countries around the world.
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