PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES

We are a renowned law firm located in Bogotá, Colombia, with over fifteen years of experience in a wide range of legal areas. Led by Dr. Juan Ángel Palacio Hincapié, former Magistrate of the Council of State, our firm is distinguished for its leadership and expertise in the legal field.

We have a team of highly qualified lawyers, alumni of prestigious national and international institutions. Our professionals have extensive experience in litigation, consulting, and legal advice in both the public and private sectors.

At Palacio Abogados, we are committed to providing the highest quality legal services tailored to the individual needs of each client. Additionally, as a modern firm, we leverage the benefits of digital media to serve our clients in Colombia and worldwide. Our priority is always to protect and promote the interests of those who trust us.

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Experience and reliability.

A local firm with international experience.

With a preference for technological means

Personalized treatment and organization focused on the client.

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Why Choose Us?

At our firm, we stand out for providing personalized and prompt attention to our clients, supported by a strong sense of responsibility and excellence in our work. We establish close relationships with those who trust us, ensuring to provide the best alternatives and an unmatched cost-quality ratio in every service we offer

Corporate Law
PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES provides incorporation services and support in all the needs that revolve around your business.   
We take care of maintaining internal and external relations, between  partners and between the company and its suppliers, workers and customers.  
 
We help you prevent conflicts and represent you in disputes through our  litigation service and alternative dispute resolution methods.
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Public Law
PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES provides support in public procurement, from the invitation to tender to the project’s completion, and in any controversies that may arise during its execution. 
 
We specialize in claims against the State in case of any violation of your rights. And we file claims against administrative acts.
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Labor Law
PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES helps you manage your companys human resources. 
 
Wmaintain positive relationships with your employees and ensure compliance with labor regulations within your company.
 
We also advise you on litigation or conflicts arising from the existence, performance and termination of an employment contract.
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Intellectual property
PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES assists you in protecting your company’s most important assetssuch as brandslogan and trademark. 
 
Walso advise you on the protection of your creations through copyright or patents and industrial designs and we  assist you in infringement claims. 
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Entrepreneur rights
We know that entrepreneuring is a complex task, so we take care of facilitating your process of creation and growth by giving you the legal advice necessary to formalize your projects and support your business, seeking to minimize any risk of future controversy.
 
Ask us about our entrepreneur package, which contains special rates and services.
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Our attorneys offer decades of legal and business experience, ensuring comprehensive, excellent, and efficient legal counsel.

Our Partners

Juan Ángel Palacio Hincapié

Founding Partner

Marcela Palacio Puerta

Partner

Juan Luis Palacio Puerta

Partner

Maria Adelaida Palacio Puerta

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Juan Ángel Palacio Hincapié

Founding Partner

Juan Ángel Palacio Hincapié, former Magistrate of the State Council (2008), is a prominent expert in administrative and public law, with a widely recognized professional trajectory. Following his tenure at the State Council and after a long career as a judge in the Republic of Colombia, Juan Ángel founded PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES in October 2008, where he brings his vast experience in complex litigation and strategic legal advice.

His teaching and academic experience in areas such as administrative law, procedural law, public procurement, state liability, tax law, and public economics make him a reference in his field. In his professional practice, he has advised companies in bidding processes and has represented state and private entities in various legal disputes.

- Master's in Administrative Law from Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Bogotá, Colombia.
- Specialist in Administrative and Public Law from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana de Medellín.
- Lawyer from Pontifical Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana de Medellín.

- Recognized by "Best Lawyers Colombia" publication for his trajectory in Arbitration since 2021.
- Recognized by "Best Lawyers Colombia" publication for his trajectory in administrative law since 2022.
- Bolivarian Talent in the Social Field. Bolivarian University. Medellín, 2007.
- Order of the Whip. Illustrious Citizen. Ciudad Ixtapán de la SaL. Mexico, 2005.
- Executive of the Year 2004.
- Guest of Honor. Santiago de Cali University. July 2001.

- Public Procurement by State Entities, Juridical Bookstore Sánchez: Medellín, 2020.
- Administrative Procedural Law, Juridical Bookstore Sánchez: Medellín, 2021.

Marcela Palacio Puerta

Partner

Marcela Palacio Puerta is a lawyer specializing in intellectual property law, with outstanding academic training and extensive experience in the legal field. Marcela holds a Doctor of Juridical Science from the American University Washington College of Law, Washington DC, where she also obtained her Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Legal Studies with specialization on International and Comparative Intellectual Property. Additionally, she graduated magna cum laude as a Lawyer from Sergio Arboleda University.

As the Director of the Intellectual Property practice area at PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES, Marcela advises artists, authors, and companies on the management of their copyrights, trademarks, trade names, logos, patents, and other intangible assets. Her extensive experience in intellectual property litigation positions her as an expert in resolving complex legal disputes in this field.

In addition to her legal practice, Marcela has dedicated 13 years to university teaching, conferences, and research in the field of intellectual property. Her dedication and academic excellence have led her to be recognized as a Senior Researcher by Colciencias.

- Doctor of Juridical Science, American University Washington College of Law, Washington D.C, United States.
- Master of Laws in International Legal Studies with specialization on International and Comparative Intellectual Property, American University Washington College of Law, Washington D.C, United States.
- Lawyer from Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Bogotá, graduating magna cum laude.

- Recognized by the Best Lawyers Colombia 2024 publication for the field of intellectual property.

- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Colombian Copyright Center (CECOLDA)
- College of Commercial Lawyers

- Scholarship recipient to attend the WIPO-WTO Colloquium for Intellectual Property Professors, organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (2016).
- Google Policy Fellow (2013).
- Colfuturo Scholar (2011).
- Ninth place nationally in the SaberPro exams ( equvalent to Bar exam) (2010).
- Degree in Law magna cum laude (2011).
- Member of the "Rodrigo Noguera Laborde" Honors Group (2008).
- Scholarship for the best Law student (2008).
- Second place in the Moot Court Competition "Eduardo Jiménez de Aréchega" (2008).

Juan Luis Palacio Puerta

Partner

Juan Luis Palacio Puerta is a lawyer specializing in Commercial and Financial Law, graduating with honors from Sergio Arboleda University in Bogotá, Colombia. With over 10 years of experience in high-complexity litigation, Juan Luis has demonstrated his ability to successfully represent companies and individuals in a wide range of legal disputes.

As the director of the litigation department at PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES, Juan Luis has led legal teams in representing companies from various sectors, including finance, health, construction, telecommunications, and creative industries. He has handled complex matters in both ordinary jurisdiction and arbitration, demonstrating his ability to face legal challenges with determination and professionalism. Additionally, he has experience advising companies on corporate matters.

His involvement as secretary for Arbitration Tribunals of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce and as an arbitrator in the Chambers of Commerce of Cali and Medellín reflects his commitment to fair and equitable conflict resolution.

- Specialist in Commercial and Financial Law, Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Bogotá.
- Lawyer from Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Bogotá, graduating Summa cum Laude.

- Recognized by the Best Lawyers Colombia publication in 2022, 2023, and 2024 for Corporate Law.

- College of Commercial Lawyers
- International Trademark Association (INTA)

- Summa cum Laude Law Degree in 2014.
- Member of the "Rodrigo Noguera Laborde" Honors Group in 2011.
- Winner of the "Academic Merit" Scholarship in 2011.
- Special Mention as "Speaker" in the V International Commercial Arbitration Competition of American University in 2012.
- Member of the Talent Seedbed of COLFUTURO.
- Recognized as one of the best results in the Icfes Saber Pro Tests (equivalent to bar exam) in 2013.

Maria Adelaida Palacio Puerta

Partner

With over 14 years of experience in human rights and gender advocacy, María Adelaida Palacio Puerta has built a remarkable career defending and promoting the rights of women, girls, and LGBTIQ+ individuals. Her professional journey encompasses significant roles in both national and international organizations, where she has leveraged her extensive expertise in human rights and gender across various areas, including justice, the prevention and response to gender-based violence, and human development.

She has served as a Gender Analyst at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), District Deputy Secretary for Government Governance and Human Rights Guarantee, Deputy Director of the Sisma Mujer Corporation, and Coordinator of the Legal Area at the Humanas Corporation. In these positions, she has spearheaded projects and strategies that effectively incorporate a gender perspective, collaborating with diverse political and social sectors.

As an independent consultant, she has advanced knowledge management in areas such as gender, peace, justice, migration, and human development. Her work emphasizes the design of scalable models and prototypes that utilize gender as a strategic and methodological enabler to overcome violence, achieve peace, promote humanitarian efforts, implement nature-based solutions, support restorative justice, and drive the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.

As a litigator, she addresses all areas of law, advocating for processes and legal strategies grounded in a gender perspective. Her strong legal practice is evident in her representation and defense of cases across civil, criminal, labor, administrative, and constitutional law.

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Juan Ángel Palacio Hincapié

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Ex Magistrado del Consejo de Estado (2008). Candidato a Doctor en Derecho de la Universidad Sergio Arboleda. Magíster en Derecho Administrativo de la misma Universidad; especializado en Derecho Administrativo y Público de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana de la Ciudad de Medellín; con amplia experiencia docente, académica y de la Magistratura en las áreas de Derecho Administrativo, procesal, contratación pública, responsabilidad del Estado, derecho tributario y público económico. Doctrinante especialmente en Derecho Administrativo con una producción de varios libros y artículos. Como miembro del area de Derecho Público Juan angel acompaña a empresas en procesos licitatorios y representa a entidades estatales y privadas en diversas controversias.

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Juan Ángel Palacio Hincapié

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Ex Magistrado del Consejo de Estado (2008), Juan Ángel Palacio Hincapié es un destacado experto en derecho administrativo y público, con una trayectoria profesional ampliamente reconocida. Luego de finalizar su periodo en el Consejo de Estado y tras una larga trayectoria como juez de la República de Colombia, Juan Ángel fundó a PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES en octubre de 2008 donde aporta su vasta experiencia en litigios complejos y asesoramiento legal estratégico.

Su experiencia docente y académica en áreas como el derecho administrativo, procesal, contratación pública, responsabilidad del Estado, derecho tributario y público económico lo convierten en un referente en su campo. En su práctica profesional, ha asesorado a empresas en procesos licitatorios y ha representado a entidades estatales y privadas en diversas controversias legales.

- Magister en Derecho Administrativo de la Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Bogotá Colombia.
- Especialista en Derecho Administrativo y Público de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana de Medellín.
- Abogado de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana de Medellín.

- Reconocido por la publicación “Best Lawyers Colombia” por su trayectoria en Arbitraje desde el 2021.
- Reconocido por la publicación “Best Lawyers Colombia” por su trayectoria en derecho administrativo desde el 2022
- Talento Bolivariano En El Campo Social. Universidad Bolivariana. Medellín, 2007
- Orden de Zurriago. Ciudadano Ilustre. Ciudad Ixtapán de la SaL. México, 2005.
- Ejecutivo del Año 2.004 - Huésped de Honor. Universidad Santiago de Cali. Julio 2001

- La Contratación de las Entidades Estatales, Librería Jurídica Sánchez: Medellín, 2020
- Derecho Procesal Administrativo, Librería Jurídica Sánchez: Medellín, 2021.

Marcela Palacio Puerta

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Marcela Palacio Puerta es abogada especializada en derecho de propiedad intelectual, con una destacada formación académica y una amplia experiencia en el campo legal. Marcela es Doctora en Derecho por la American University Washington College of Law, Washington DC, donde también obtuvo su Master (LL.M) en Estudios Legales Internacionales con especialización en Propiedad Intelectual Internacional y Comparada. Además, es Abogada graduada magna cum laude de la Universidad Sergio Arboleda.

Como Directora del área de práctica en derecho de propiedad intelectual en PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES, Marcela asesora a artistas, autores, compañías, en el manejo de sus derechos de autor, marcas, enseñas comerciales, logos, patentes y demás activos intangibles. Su vasta experiencia en litigios en materia de propiedad intelectual la posiciona como una experta en resolver disputas legales complejas en este campo.

Además de su práctica legal, Marcela ha dedicado 13 años a la docencia universitaria, conferencias e investigación en el área de la propiedad intelectual. Su dedicación y excelencia académica la han llevado a ser reconocida como investigadora Senior de Colciencias.

- Doctora en jurisprudencia, American University Washington College of Law, Washington D.C, Estados Unidos.
- Master en Estudios legales internacionales con especialización en Propiedad intelectual internacional y comparada, American University Washington College of Law, Washington D.C , Estados Unidos.
- Abogada de la Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Bogotá, grado magna cum laude.

- Reconocida por la Publicación Best Lawyers Colombia 2024 para el área de propiedad intelectual.

- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Centro Colombiano de Derecho de Autor (CECOLDA)
-Colegio de Abogados Comercialistas

- Beca para atender el WIPO-WTO Colloquium for Intellectual Property Professors, de la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (2016).
- Becaria de "Google Policy Fellow" (2013).
- Becaria Colfuturo (2011).
- Noveno puesto a nivel nacional en pruebas SaberPro (2010).
- Grado en derecho "magna cum laude" (2011).
- Miembro del grupo de honores "Rodrigo Noguera Laborde" (2008).
- Beca al mejor estudiante de Derecho (2008).
- Segundo puesto en el Moot Court Competition "Eduardo Jiménez de Aréchega" (2008).

Juan Luis Palacio Puerta

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Juan Luis Palacio Puerta es abogado especializado en Derecho Comercial y Financiero, graduado con honores de la Universidad Sergio Arboleda en Bogotá, Colombia. Con más de 10 años de experiencia en litigios de alta complejidad, Juan Luis ha demostrado su capacidad para representar con éxito a empresas y particulares en una amplia gama de controversias legales.

Como director del área de litigios en PALACIO & ABOGADOS ASESORES, Juan Luis ha liderado equipos legales en la representación de empresas de diversos sectores, incluyendo el financiero, de salud, construcción, telecomunicaciones e industrias creativas. Ha manejado asuntos complejos tanto en jurisdicción ordinaria como arbitral, demostrando su habilidad para enfrentar desafíos legales con determinación y profesionalismo. Adicionalmente cuenta con experiencia asesorando empresas en asuntos corporativos.

Su participación como secretario para Tribunales de Arbitramento de la Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá y como árbitro en la Cámara de Comercio de Cali y Medellín refleja su compromiso con la resolución justa y equitativa de conflictos.

- Especialista en derecho comercial y financiero, Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Bogotá.
- Abogado de la Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Bogotá, grado Summa cum Laude.

- Reconocido por la Publicación Best Lawyers Colombia en 2022, 2023 y 2024 para el área de Corporativo.

- Colegio de Abogados Comercialistas
- International Trademark Association (INTA)

- Grado en Derecho Summa cum Laude en 2014.
- Miembro del Grupo de Honores "Rodrigo Noguera Laborde" en 2011.
- Ganador de la Beca al "Mérito Académico" en 2011.
- Mención especial como "Orador" en la V Competencia Internacional de Arbitraje Comercial de American University en 2012.
- Miembro del Semillero de Talentos de COLFUTURO.
- Reconocido como uno de los mejores resultados en las Pruebas Icfes Saber Pro en 2013.