LCG-Colombia is a Cartagena law firm built for English-speaking foreigners. We help people buy and sell property, marry and divorce, protect their children, and take legal action when something goes wrong. Our office is in Bocagrande, and much of our work can be done remotely.
Cartagena at a glance, for foreign buyers and residents
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Colombia's most established foreign property market, and its most legally layered, especially inside the walled city.
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Colonial-era titles often carry ownership chains going back generations, plus heritage restrictions on renovation.
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High tourism volume brings more property fraud and romance-related disputes than most other cities.
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More foreigners are marrying, divorcing and raising children here as long-term residents.
Real estate lawyers in Cartagena
Our real estate team is led by Jineth Zujey Gómez Calvo, our lead real estate attorney. Before you buy in the historic center, Bocagrande, Getsemaní or Manga, we trace the full title chain and check heritage rules and liens. We draft the purchase contract, carry the deal through to the notary and register the deed in your name.
Most of our buyers never fly in, because they sign a power of attorney at home. We also register your investment with Banco de la República so you can take your money out when you sell. If you plan to rent to tourists, we check the building rules and explain the property and rental taxes before you commit. We handle selling too, and our due diligence is built to catch the real estate fraud that is common in Cartagena.
Family law lawyers in Cartagena
Our family law team is led by Whitman Dario Hernández Deaza, our lead divorce lawyer, who spent years working inside Colombia's civil and family courts.
Cartagena is where most foreigners who marry in Colombia choose to do it. We prepare the documents the notary will ask for and can put a prenuptial agreement in place before the wedding.
Our divorce lawyers handle uncontested and contested cases, remote divorce by power of attorney, high-asset divorce and divorce for couples who married abroad. If a foreign marriage or divorce needs to be recognized here, we handle the exequatur. We also represent parents in child custody, child support and international custody and abduction cases.
Litigation Lawyers in Cartagena
Our litigation team is led by Isabel Baron. When a dispute can't be settled, we file a lawsuit and take it to the Cartagena courts, usually with you following along from home. Property fraud and scam cases are more common here than almost anywhere else we work. We also handle contract, business and tenant disputes, personal injury claims, and protection orders. Cartagena draws thousands of foreigners for cosmetic surgery and dental work, and when a procedure goes wrong our medical malpractice lawyers take the case to court.
Wills and Private Investigations in Cartagena
If you own property in Cartagena, a Colombian will makes things far simpler for your heirs. We draft and notarize your will and handle the succession when the time comes.
Our private investigators work in Cartagena's hotels and tourist areas. They handle romance scam checks, infidelity cases that start on vacation, and background checks on a partner or seller before you commit money.
Why Expats in Cartagena Choose LCG-Colombia
Most Cartagena law firms cater primarily to the local market. LCG-Colombia was built specifically for English-speaking foreigners, which means our attorneys understand the legal challenges that are unique to expats and foreign investors. We are familiar with the property fraud patterns common in Cartagena, and the family law complications that arise from cross-cultural relationships. We offer a free initial consultation and handle many of our services remotely, so you do not need to be physically present in Cartagena to work with us.
Cartagena Office
Phone/WhatsApp: +57 311 464 4266
Address: Floor 12 Bocagrande, Cra. 3 #9-30, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia