The Firm
A 73-year legacy isn't claimed. It is proven.
Founded in 1953, Cavelier began as a practice devoted to Intellectual Property, an area in which we are ranked in the top tier by the world’s leading legal directories. Today, we are a full-service law firm.
Every leading firm has a story.
This is ours…
Powered by tradition.
Driven by the future.
Seventy-three years of Colombian legal history began with a single decision: that of Germán Cavelier, a Colombian-American attorney who, in 1953, brought together exceptional legal minds to establish the firm that bears his name today.
That vision established our rigor; today’s market defines our forward-looking standards. We are a full-service firm that advises its clients across every area of business law, with a commitment to excellence, innovation in service and sophisticated, tailored counsel.
We are proud of our legacy, and we are building the next chapter.
Global presence
International Reach
We maintain alliances and correspondent relationships with top-tier practitioners, together with more than 600 international agents across Latin America, the Caribbean and the world's leading markets.
Rankings and recognition
Consistent recognition from the world’s leading legal directories.
International directories and specialized publications that assess the depth and consistency of our practice year after year.
- 01 Chambers and Partners Global 2026: Intellectual Property — Band 1 · Latin America 2027: Intellectual Property — Band 1, Life Sciences — Band 2
- 02 Legal 500 2026: Intellectual Property — Tier 1, Life Sciences — Tier 2
- 03 Best Lawyers
- 04 Leaders League 2026: Patents: Prosecution, Trademarks: Prosecution, Compliance and Anti-Piracy, Intellectual Property Litigation — Leading · Media and Entertainment, Plant Variety Protection, Life Sciences: Regulatory — Excellent
- 05 Lexology Index
- 06 IP STARS 2026: Patents — Tier 1, Trademarks — Tier 1 · Copyright and Related Rights — Recommended
- 07 IAM Patent 1000 2026: Gold
- 08 WTR 1000 2026: Gold Firm
- 09 IFLR1000 2026: Banking and Finance — Notable