Two rivers, one stream
Pérez-Llorca and Gómez-Pinzón set out their full integration and leadership plan for Colombia. The Latin American Lawyer interviews Iván Delgado and Mauricio Piñeros to discuss priorities, key sectors, and the joint governance model
by ingrid furtado
Like two rivers joining forces to form a stronger and deeper current, Pérez-Llorca and Gómez-Pinzón have converged to expand their reach in Latin America and navigate the ever-shifting currents of the legal market with unified strength and vision. In a move that marks a historic milestone for the Latin American legal sector, Spain’s Pérez-Llorca has consolidated its internationalisation strategy by merging with Colombia’s Gómez-Pinzón.
With a long-term strategic vision, Pérez-Llorca sees this merger as a bold step towards establishing integrated legal leadership across the region. By bringing Gómez-Pinzón’s partners into the core of the firm and creating equal career pathways for all its members, the practice signals its genuine commitment to regional unity—surpassing a mere cross-border alliance.
The integration gives Colombian partners full participation in the firm and its governance, ensuring equal professional conditions and career opportunities for all lawyers. The combined firm operates in five jurisdictions and brings together close to 1,000 professionals across 11 global offices.
Following the merger announced in May 2025, The Latin American Lawyer spoke with Iván Delgado, International Executive Partner of Pérez-Llorca, and Mauricio Piñeros, Country Chair of Pérez-Llorca Colombia, who provide a forward-looking perspective that is shaping the Latin American legal landscape.
Iván Delgado, International Executive Partner, Pérez-Llorca
From a strategic perspective, what factors led Pérez-Llorca to opt for a partnership model in Latin America, particularly through full integration with Gómez-Pinzón, instead of opening its own offices or maintaining a looser alliance?
The opportunity with Gómez-Pinzón arose naturally, the result of an alignment in strategic plans and a shared vision for growth. We found ourselves at the right moment to join forces with a partner who shares our culture, quality standards and international ambition. This move strengthens our model of legal and economic full integration, in which we firmly believe, ensuring clients receive top-quality advice on complex matters while also offering our professionals an international platform to develop their talent.
How do you view evolving geopolitical and economic dynamics—such as US-China tensions, political shifts in the region, or investment flows driven by ESG criteria—in terms of their impact on client demands and Pérez-Llorca’s strategy to deepen its partnerships in Latin America?
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