The Law Connection Group - Colombia: A Law Firm Built for English Speakers
The Law Connection Group Colombia is a bilingual law firm in Colombia founded specifically to serve the English-speaking community. We exist because we saw a clear gap: thousands of expats, retirees, digital nomads, and foreign investors were arriving in Colombia every year, facing complex legal situations, and finding almost no qualified legal help they could actually communicate with.
Since our founding, we have assisted thousands of English-speaking clients from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and beyond. Our attorneys are fully qualified to practice law in Colombia and bring a combined experience of over 100 years across immigration law, family law, real estate law, litigation, and estate planning.
We are not a referral service, a translation agency, or a directory. We are a registered law firm staffed by experienced Colombian attorneys and internationally-trained lawyers, all of whom are fluent in English and deeply familiar with the challenges foreigners face in the Colombian legal system.
If you are looking for a reliable, English-speaking attorney in Colombia, you have found the right firm.
Our Story
LCG-Colombia was born out of firsthand frustration. Our founding partners, themselves expats who relocated to Colombia, experienced the confusion, miscommunication, and legal vulnerability that comes with being a foreigner in an unfamiliar legal system. They knew that what the English-speaking community in Colombia needed was not just a translator, but a team of qualified attorneys who understood both the law and the expat experience.
That is what we set out to build. Today, our law firm serves clients across Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Cali, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and throughout the rest of Colombia, in person and remotely. Our mission remains the same as it was on day one: to give English-speaking foreigners in Colombia access to clear, competent, and trustworthy legal representation.
Our Approach to Legal Services in Colombia
Every client who comes to us is dealing with something that matters deeply. A visa that determines whether they can stay in the country they love, a property purchase that represents a significant financial commitment, a family dispute that affects their children, or a legal injustice they need help addressing. We treat every case with that level of seriousness.
Our Colombian attorneys work directly with each client from the first consultation through to resolution. We do not pass files between departments or leave clients waiting for callbacks. We provide honest assessments, clear timelines, and straightforward advice in plain English.
We specialise in the legal areas most relevant to foreigners living in or moving to Colombia:
Immigration Law - Colombian visa applications of all types, including Digital Nomad, Retirement, Investor, and Marriage visas. We also assist Colombian nationals applying for US visas. Every immigration matter is handled by an attorney experienced in Colombian immigration law, not a paralegal or administrator.
Family Law - Divorce, child custody, child support, and prenuptial agreements handled with professionalism and sensitivity. Our family law attorneys in Colombia understand the added complexity that arises when one or both parties are foreign nationals.
Real Estate Law - End-to-end legal support for foreigners buying property in Colombia, including title searches, contract review, due diligence, and deed registration. We protect your investment at every stage.
Litigation - If you need to file a lawsuit in Colombia, whether for fraud, contract breach, medical malpractice, or a relationship scam, our litigation attorneys will represent your interests in the Colombian courts.
Wills and Estate Planning - We assist foreign nationals in drafting legally valid wills under Colombian law and structuring their Colombian assets to ensure their estate is protected and distributed according to their wishes.
For a full overview of our services, visit our individual practice area pages or contact us directly for a free consultation.
Why Choose Us?
As expats and lawyers ourselves, we possess firsthand experience of the cultural and legal nuances in Colombia. Our bilingual team ensures clear communication, eliminating language barriers that often complicate legal matters. We are committed to providing personalized attention, understanding your unique circumstances, and delivering solutions that align with your goals.
Our Team
John Marshal - Senior Partner
John Marshal is a Senior Partner at LCG-Colombia and one of the firm's founding attorneys. Originally from New York, USA, John brings over 20 years of legal experience to the firm, with a focus on corporate law, immigration law, and cross-border transactions. He is qualified to practice law in Colombia and has spent the past decade helping foreign nationals navigate the Colombian legal system, from visa applications and business incorporation to complex international disputes. Fluent in both English and Spanish, John is the attorney our clients most often turn to when they need straightforward answers about what Colombian law means for them.
Sofia Gutiérrez - Partner
Sofia Gutierrez is a Partner at LCG-Colombia and a native of Bogota, Colombia. A qualified Colombian attorney with over a decade of experience in family law and civil law, Sofia represents English-speaking clients in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, child support negotiations, and prenuptial agreement drafting. Her deep knowledge of Colombian family law, combined with her bilingual ability and genuine empathy for clients in difficult situations, makes her one of the most trusted family law attorneys in Colombia for the expat community.
Emma Thompson - Senior Associate
Emma Thompson is a Senior Associate at LCG-Colombia specialising in real estate law and contract law. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Emma has over 12 years of experience assisting foreign investors and expats in buying property in Colombia safely and legally. She conducts thorough due diligence on every transaction, including title verification, tax clearance checks, and contract review, ensuring clients are protected at every stage of the purchase process. Emma is fluent in English and Spanish and is fully qualified to practice real estate law in Colombia.
Miguel Herrera - Associate Lawyer
Miguel Herrera is an Associate Lawyer at LCG-Colombia and a native of Medellin, Colombia. Miguel focuses on labor and employment law, assisting both individual and corporate clients with employment disputes, contract matters, and workplace rights under Colombian law. His bilingual ability allows him to represent English-speaking clients who would otherwise struggle to access Colombian employment law services. Miguel is a qualified Colombian attorney and brings a proactive, solutions-first approach to every matter he handles.
Rebecca Lawson - Associate Lawyer
Rebecca Lawson is a UK-qualified solicitor and Associate Lawyer at LCG-Colombia, specialising in intellectual property law and technology law. With eight years of experience, Rebecca advises startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses on protecting their intellectual property under both Colombian and international legal frameworks. She is a trusted legal advisor for English-speaking business owners in Colombia who need clear guidance on trademarks, contracts, and technology agreements. Rebecca is fluent in English and Spanish and regularly bridges the gap between Colombian law and the legal systems of the United Kingdom and European Union.
Lisa Meyer - Paralegal
Lisa Meyer is a senior paralegal at LCG-Colombia, originally from Berlin, Germany. Fluent in German, English, and Spanish, Lisa provides essential support to our legal team across research, document preparation, certified translation coordination, and case management. Her attention to detail and organisational ability ensure that every client's case progresses efficiently and that deadlines are never missed. Lisa is a key point of contact for German-speaking clients who require legal services in Colombia.
Natalia Rojas - Administrative Coordinator
Natalia Rojas is the Administrative Coordinator at LCG-Colombia and a native of Bogota. Natalia manages day-to-day operations at the firm, coordinates client communications, and ensures that every client interaction, from initial enquiry through to case completion, is handled promptly and professionally. Fluent in English and Spanish, Natalia is often the first point of contact for new clients and takes pride in making the process of engaging a Colombian law firm as straightforward as possible for English-speaking foreigners.
LCG-Colombia by the Numbers
Our law firm has proudly served the English-speaking community in Colombia for a number of years. Here is a snapshot of what that looks like:
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2500+ English-speaking clients assisted
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25+ countries represented in our client base
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100+ years of combined legal experience across our attorney team
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5 core practice areas - immigration, family law, real estate, litigation, and estate planning
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All of Colombia - we serve clients in Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Cali, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and nationwide
How Can We Assist You Today?
Whether you are newly arrived in Colombia, planning a move, dealing with a legal dispute, or simply need reliable advice from a qualified English-speaking attorney in Colombia, we are here to help. Contact our law firm today for a free initial consultation and speak directly with one of our bilingual Colombian attorneys.