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Biography

Baker McKenzie - Global Chair, Dispute Resolution. Based in Bogotá. Claudia is a highly regarded expert in international arbitration, domestic arbitration and transnational litigation. She has more than 25 years of extensive experience representing clients in complex litigation and arbitration related to construction and infrastructure projects in various sectors, disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions in a variety of industries, disputes related to distribution and brokerage agreements, and in general, disputes arising from contractual breaches. Claudia has been repeatedly recognized by Chambers & Partners (Band 1) and The Legal 500 (Leading Lawyer & Hall of Fame) as a leading expert in dispute resolution. The prestigious publication Who's Who Legal: Arbitration recognizes Claudia as a thought leader in this area, Benchmark Litigation highlighted her in the list 'Top 25 Latam Women in Litigation', Woman in Business Law Awards Americas recognized her as 'Litigator of the Year', and in 2023 Forbes recognized her as one of the 100 most powerful women in Colombia. The Legal 500 recently awarded Claudia as Lawyer of the Year 2024 in Colombia, selecting her among highly recognized lawyers practicing in different areas of law. Claudia is regularly invited as a panelist in important national and international congresses and is the author of several articles and book chapters related to her practice.