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Cavelier’s New Brand Identity
Powered by tradition. Driven by the future. Introducing Cavelier’s new brand identity: an image that reflects who the firm is today—a full-service firm with…
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Powered by tradition.
Driven by the future.
Cavelier was founded in 1953 by Germán Cavelier. The firm has advised corporations, business groups and institutions on their most complex legal challenges with significant domestic and international impact.
What began as a practice specializing in Intellectual Property has grown into a firm spanning key practice areas: Intellectual Property, Compliance, Entertainment, Corporate and M&A, Banking and Finance, Tax, Labor and Employment, Dispute Resolution, among others. Delivering comprehensive solutions for corporate clients.
Our track record
Decades of experience.
Proven leadership.
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Protecting innovation since 1953.
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Clients
Trusted by innovators, entrepreneurs, and multinational corporations across Latin America.
Global reach
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International agents
Recognitions
Band 1
Intellectual Property
Chambers
Legal 500
IP Stars
Leaders League
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Band 1
Cavelier Abogados has an excellent technical team capable of handling the most complex industrial property disputes. Their high level of technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter distinguish them from others.
Chambers Latin America 2027 · Intellectual Property
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Band 1
Cavelier Abogados is one of Colombia's most established firms, with experience across all types of cases. Few matters are new to them, and their top-tier team responds with accuracy and confidence.
Chambers Global 2026 · Intellectual Property
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Band 2
Cavelier Abogados is recognised for fostering close relationships with its clients, understanding their needs and interests, and demonstrating strong professional qualities across its life sciences team. Its lawyers focus on staying up to date and anticipating potential risk scenarios for their clients.
Chambers Latin America 2027 · Life Sciences
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Tier 1
Lawyers listen openly, actively, purposefully, and with dedication to their clients' questions and needs, devoting sufficient time and analysis to the issues under their consideration.
Legal 500 2026 · Intellectual Property
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Tier 2
A team of highly qualified life science professionals led by Andrés Rincón. I know other law firms, and Cavelier stands out from the competition. We value Andrés for his professionalism, extensive knowledge, leadership, and client commitment. Andrés has an exceptional team, including Eliana Portilla.
Legal 500 2026 · Life Sciences
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Gold Firm
Regarded as the ‘gold standard in the region’ and a ‘prime IP firm in Colombia’, Cavelier’s work is consistently described as ‘top-notch, objective-driven, and always aligned with the client’s best interests’. With over 70 years in the market, the firm’s strong presence speaks to its reputation and expertise.
WTR 1000 2026
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