Languages
- Spanish
- English
Jacques is a Partner and leads the Corporate Criminal Law practice and co-leads the Real Estate, Dispute Resolution and Compliance practices for the Firm. Jacques graduated as a lawyer from the Universidad de los Andes, and has a Master’s degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences from the Universidad de Barcelona – Universidad Pompeu Fabra, as well as a Master’s degree in Criminology and Security from the Universidad de Barcelona. He has a Specialty in Financial Law from the Universidad de los Andes. In addition, he is Vice President of the Colombian Commission on Corporate Responsibility and Anticorruption of the International Chamber of Commerce. During his career, he has advised national and multinational clients on matters related to corporate and personal criminal liability, both as a trial lawyer and as an advisor for criminal risk management. He has also developed his career as a lawyer in disciplinary matters.
Furthermore, he has participated as a speaker in multiple presentations and has been a professor in undergraduate and graduate courses at different universities in the country.
He has been directly involved in the Real Estate development sector both as Head of Legal and General Manager of development companies, leading development from conception to completion of several high-profile real estate projects in Colombia.
Professional Experience
- 2017-present – Partner, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero, Bogotá, Colombia
- 2013-2017 – Independent Consultant, Bogotá, Colombia
- 2013-2017 – Legal Director, Promotora A.C. S.A.S., Bogotá, Colombia
- 2012-2013 – Lawyer, Lombana Villalba & Abogados, Bogotá, Colombia
- 2010 – Advisor, Dr. Carlos Medellín Becerra – Adviser to the Office of the Minister of the Interior and Justice, Bogotá, Colombia
