Carlos Esguerra

Partner at Bermudez & Esguerra.

Mr. Carlos Esguerra is a Colombian lawyer who primarily advises with respect to antitrust, regulation, data protection and consumer protection matters.

Mr. Esguerra received his degree in law from The Andes University (Bogotá) and he holds Master in Competition Law (LL. M.) from King’s College University of London. Mr. Esguerra has graduate degrees in Competition and Free Trade Law from Javeriana University and in Administrative Law from Externado University of Colombia. Carlos teaches competition law (undergraduate and postgraduate) in several Universities in the region.

Mr. Esguerra has advised companies and government organizations in matters related to business law and economic regulation. His experience includes representation and advice in antitrust, unfair competition, regulatory (pharmaceutical, food and telecommunications sectors), supply chain contracting, consumer protection, and data protection matters.

Prior to founding Bermudez & Esguerra, Carlos funded Avante Abogados, worked as an associate in some of the best firms in the country, as an advisor to the Communications Regulation Commission, and as a team leader in the Delegation for the Protection of Competition in the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce. In addition, he worked in the United States Federal Trade Commission in Washington D.C.