GC Summit Colombia 2026 is a premier gathering for in-house counsel in Colombia, organized by Legal 500. Held annually in Bogotá, the summit convenes the nation's leading corporate legal professionals to discuss and shape the future of the Colombian legal market through collaborative and insightful sessions.
The event covers a range of critical topics, including taxation, compliance, corporate governance, ethical dilemmas, and rapidly evolving regulations. These subjects are addressed as practical challenges, with discussions focusing on strategies for legal teams to navigate Colombia's complex tax landscape and uphold ethical standards in demanding business environments.
Attendees benefit from a dynamic mix of perspectives, engaging with in-house lawyers, private-practice experts, industry specialists, and business leaders. The summit fosters candid conversations, experience sharing, and the formation of new partnerships, providing a comprehensive snapshot of Colombia's energetic and forward-looking legal ecosystem.
GC Summit Colombia is designed for in-house counsel and legal professionals seeking to stay ahead of legal developments, enhance their strategic roles within corporations, and contribute to the evolution of legal leadership in Colombia.
Speakers(15)
Bayardo Rafael Poveda
Partner at ECIJA GPA
Bayardo has extensive experience in the energy and hydrocarbons sectors, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and investment transactions. He combines legal analysis with economic perspective and international experience in highly regulated industries, advising multinational companies and public entities on various matters.
Carlos Felipe Payan Rodriguez
Corporate and Legal Counsel at Avaya Communication de Colombia
Carlos Felipe serves as Corporate and Legal Counsel at Avaya for Mexico, the Andean Region, and the Caribbean and Central America, coordinating compliance for Colombia. He holds law degrees from Externado University of Colombia and Paris-2 Panthéon Assas University, and an Executive LLM from Instituto de Empresa-IE in Madrid. He is also a postgraduate professor at Externado University of Colombia in Business Law and Intellectual Property.
Daniel García Piñeros
Managing Partner at Gamboa, García, Roldán & Co.
Daniel brings over 20 years of experience advising local and international clients in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate projects, and corporate governance. He also advises on telecommunications, intellectual property, and energy projects in Colombia, and counsels families on estate planning and succession strategies.
Danilo Romero Raad
Partner at Holland & Knight
Danilo Romero is a litigation attorney specializing in competition and antitrust litigation, intellectual property, consumer protection law, copyright, and data protection. He represents regional clients in creating efficient legal strategies to protect trademarks, inventions, and patents, and provides legal support in competition matters resulting in favorable litigation resolutions.
Felipe Abril
Senior Legal Counsel at inDrive
Felipe is the Senior Legal Counsel for Latin America at inDrive, managing legal operations, regulatory compliance, and business expansion across the region. He specializes in navigating complex legal landscapes for technology and digital platforms and has led projects ensuring legal compliance and market launches across the region.
Juan Ignacio Gamboa
Partner at Gamboa, García, Roldán & Co.
Juan Ignacio has 25 years of experience advising clients on civil, commercial, and administrative law, including complex contracts, insolvency, consumer protection, and competition law. He represents clients in conciliation proceedings, judicial litigation, and arbitration panels, both domestic and international.
Juan Sebastian Niño
Vice President of Corporate Affairs and General Counsel at Alianza Team
Juan Sebastian is a lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana with a master's in international law from Universidad Externado de Colombia and Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. With over 17 years of experience, he currently leads Corporate Affairs at Alianza Team, managing legal, regulatory, and sustainability dimensions across operations in Colombia, Chile, Mexico, and the United States.
Laura Jaramillo Franco
Head of Law, Patents and Compliance Andean, Caribbean and Central America at Bayer Colombia
Laura is a legal executive with over 13 years of experience driving legal innovation across top law firms and in-house environments. She specializes in commercial law, M&A, consumer protection, competition law, corporate law, and compliance across various sectors, known for structuring efficient legal departments and leading teams to deliver exceptional legal services.
Lauren Vargas
Corporate Legal Manager at Grupo Rica
Lauren has over 14 years of experience specializing in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property. As Corporate Legal Manager at Grupo Rica, she leads legal strategy across multiple business units, overseeing commercial contracts, regulatory matters, competition and consumer law, and risk mitigation.
Magda Morales
Legal Manager Andean Cluster & Data Protection Manager at Kuehne + Nagel
Magda is an in-house lawyer with experience in data protection, commercial advisory, and regulatory analysis. She provides legal guidance on contracts and complex operational topics, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational requirements, translating legal frameworks into practical solutions.
Margherita Birri
Research Editor at The Legal 500
Margherita is a research editor at The Legal 500, contributing to the analysis and evaluation of legal markets and practitioners. She has experience in legal research and editorial processes, providing insights into various legal sectors.
Montserrat Viñals Prestol
Senior Associate at Pellerano & Herrera
Montserrat has over 16 years of experience in corporate and tax law, advising on major cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and strategic tax planning for global clients. She holds a Doctorate in Law and two Master’s degrees in tax planning and management, fluent in Spanish, English, and French.
Natalia Gutierrez De Larrauri
Legal Director at Avianca
Natalia has served as Legal Director of Avianca since 2021. She holds a law degree and specialization from Universidad de los Andes, with an LLM from NYU. Previously, she was a senior lawyer in various firms, focusing on corporate advisory, M&A transactions, and financing, including professional practice in New York.
Vicente Umaña Carrizosa
Partner – Labour & Immigration at Posse Herrera Ruiz
Vicente has extensive experience in managing corporate labor relations in Colombia and the Latam region, including developing labor legal strategies, overseeing relationships with labor unions, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements. He has served as Area Counsel for South America at IBM and Regional Employee Relations Vice President for Citibank.
Ximena Aguirre
Senior Counsel North Region at Dow Química Mexicana
Ximena manages the Legal team in Mexico and the Andean Regions and is part of the North Leadership Team. She oversees litigation, commercial law, corporate governance, international trade, ethics and compliance, regulatory, and environmental matters for operations in Mexico and Colombia. She led the sale of the laminated adhesives business with plants in India, Italy, the US, and Mexico.
Event Details
- Date
- February 4, 2026
- Location
- 🇨🇴 Bogota, Colombia
- Grand Hyatt Bogota
- Audience
- In-house counsel and legal professionals
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