Ex-ECIJA Partners Launch Tech-Driven Boutique Firm Veria in Colombia  

A group of seasoned partners from Écija and their team of 32 professionals, with over a decade of shared history, have launched Veria, a new boutique advisory firm in Colombia. The firm, founded by Pablo Márquez, Lorena Garnica, Patricia Renjifo, Carlos Hugo Ramírez, Camilo Ramírez, and Julio Castañeda, aims to redefine legal advisory by integrating law, economics, public policy, and technology into a single, highly specialized model.

Veria is a strategic evolution for the partners, representing a return to a core-values model in a refreshed context. It is a new entity built on innovative processes and a deep understanding of technology, particularly the application of artificial intelligence and contextual engineering.

"Legal practice can no longer be limited to regulatory interpretation," said founding partner Pablo Márquez. "It requires strategic vision, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of the environment. Veria was created to meet that challenge."

The firm goes beyond traditional legal counsel, incorporating competencies in economics and government relations while maintaining strategic judgment and technical excellence. The team highlights a proven track record, including advising on five M&A transactions for local and international companies in the past year alone.

Veria’s vision is deeply tied to technology and the future. Patricia Renjifo, a partner specializing in intellectual property, media, and entertainment, notes that "the future is shaped by entertainment, where the fusion with AI creates immersive and personalized experiences that are transforming entire industries."

The firm will operate with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and agility, prioritizing long-term client relationships built on tangible results. Despite its long history together, the team presents a fresh proposition with renewed principles—more approachable, flexible, and results-driven—all while maintaining the strategic focus that has defined their advisory approach.