DPE Legal

What DPE Legal does

DPE Legal (legally Duque Pérez & Echavarría S.A.S.) is a Colombian boutique law firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Medellín, with a secondary office in Manizales. The firm operates across seven integrated practice areas: Corporate/Commercial, Tax and International Business, Family/Patrimonial, Real Estate and Construction, Intellectual Property and Technology, Labor and Migration, and Litigation. It serves Colombian and foreign enterprises, family groups, and high-net-worth individuals with complex legal matters including corporate structuring, M&A, succession planning, tax optimization, and dispute resolution. The firm positions itself as an external legal department for clients, operating on a quote-based, per-engagement or retainer model with bespoke service delivery.

The firm is led by two partners: Alejandro Duque Pérez (Socio Director, 27+ years of experience in private law, corporate law, and arbitration, with international academic credentials) and Alejandro Echavarría Dapena (Tax and International Business partner, Master's in International Taxation). DPE Legal's go-to-market is relationship-driven, relying on professional networks, academic engagement, and a bilingual website (Spanish/English) for lead capture, with no public pricing and no paid advertising. The firm holds no proprietary technology, no patents, and no disclosed external investment or funding. Its competitive positioning rests on the experience and academic credentials of its founding partners, integrated multi-disciplinary coverage, and embedded client relationships in the Medellín and Manizales business communities. The firm serves multiple industries including Construction, Horeca, Services, Retail, Education, Health, and Technology, though client names are protected by professional secrecy.

Name

DPE Legal

Legal name

Duque Pérez & Echavarría S.A.S.

Website

https://dpelegal.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DPE Legal (Duque Pérez & Echavarría S.A.S.) is a Colombian boutique law firm founded in 2012, headquartered in Medellín with a Manizales office, serving enterprises, family groups, and HNWIs across seven practice areas including corporate, tax, and litigation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Tax law advisory
• Intellectual property law
• Family wealth planning
• Commercial litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: DPE Legal generates revenue through professional legal services billed on a per-engagement or retainer basis. Services span seven practice areas: Corporate/Commercial, Tax, Patrimonial/Family, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Labor, and Litigation. Engagement types include one-time legal consultations, ongoing advisory retainers, project-based work (e.g., M&A structuring, contract drafting), and litigation representation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DPE Legal is a full-service Colombian law firm providing integrated legal advisory across seven practice areas: corporate/commercial law (societies, contracts, M&A, corporate governance), tax law and international business, family estate planning (succession, trusts, family protocols), real estate and construction, intellectual property and technology, labor and migration, and litigation/arbitration. The firm acts as an external legal department for Colombian and foreign enterprises, delivering services on a per-engagement or retainer basis through direct consultations at its Medellín and Manizales offices.

Product overview

DPE Legal is a full-service Colombian law firm offering integrated legal services across seven distinct practice areas: Derecho Empresarial y Comercial (corporate and business law), Derecho Tributario y Negocios Internacionales (tax and international business), Propiedad Patrimonial Familiar (family estate planning), Derecho Inmobiliario y Construcción (real estate and construction), Propiedad Intelectual y Tecnología (intellectual property and technology), Derecho Laboral y Migración (labor and migration), and Litigios, Ejecuciones e Investigaciones (litigation and investigations). The firm acts as an external legal department for businesses, providing strategic legal counsel, contract structuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. The practice areas are offered as integrated, complementary services rather than modular software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Derecho Empresarial y Comercial (Corporate and Commercial Law) Corporate and business law practice covering company formation, commercial contracting, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial dispute resolution. Includes sub-services: structuring of societies, M&A, corporate governance, and conflict resolution. Targeted at Colombian and foreign enterprises.
• Derecho Tributario y Negocios Internacionales (Tax and International Business) Tax law and international business practice providing national and international tax planning, transfer pricing, double taxation treaty analysis, and tax dispute defense. Sub-services: national and international tax planning, transfer pricing, tax treaties and double taxation, defense in tax disputes. Targeted at enterprises with domestic and cross-border tax needs.
• Propiedad Patrimonial Familiar (Family Wealth Planning) Family estate planning and asset protection practice including succession planning, trusts, family protocols, and generational wealth preservation. Sub-services: succession planning, trusts and autonomous patrimonies, family protocols, patrimony protection. Targeted at family groups and HNW individuals.
• Derecho Inmobiliario y Construcción (Real Estate and Construction) Real estate and construction law practice covering project structuring, due diligence, commercialization, regulatory compliance, and construction contracts. Sub-services: real estate project structuring, due diligence and legal risks, commercialization and contracts, regulatory compliance. Targeted at real estate developers, constructors, and property owners.
• Propiedad Intelectual y Tecnología (Intellectual Property and Technology) Intellectual property and technology law practice covering trademarks, patents, copyrights, software protection, data privacy, and electronic commerce. Sub-services: trademark and patent registration, copyright protection, software contracts, privacy and personal data. Targeted at technology companies, innovators, and brand owners.
• Derecho Laboral y Migración (Labor and Migration) Labor and migration law practice addressing employment relationships, social security, occupational risk prevention, and international talent mobility. Sub-services: labor relations and contracts, social security and integration, occupational risk prevention, international mobility. Targeted at employers and internationally mobile talent.
• Litigios, Ejecuciones e Investigaciones (Litigation, Enforcement and Investigations) Litigation and investigations practice representing clients in civil, commercial, arbitration, and enforcement proceedings, including asset investigations and evidence collection. Sub-services: civil and commercial litigation, national arbitration, executive proceedings, patrimony investigations. Targeted at clients in commercial and civil disputes.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría: Leading Latin American full-service firm with a major Colombian presence covering corporate, tax, IP, and litigation. Comparable as a broader multi-jurisdictional incumbent targeting similar enterprise and cross-border mandates.
• Holland & Knight Colombia: International law firm with an active Bogotá practice covering corporate, tax, real estate, and litigation for Colombian and inbound foreign clients. Compares as a broader global incumbent serving the same cross-border client base.
• CMS Rodríguez-Azuero: Colombian member of the global CMS network, providing corporate, tax, labor, and dispute resolution services. Compares as a broader incumbent competing for the same enterprise clients with international needs.
• Baker McKenzie Colombia: Global law firm's Colombia practice covering corporate, tax, IP, and litigation across all seven of DPE Legal's areas. Compares as a broader incumbent serving the same enterprise clients with cross-border mandates.
• Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas: Colombian arm of the global Dentens network with full-service corporate, tax, IP, real estate, and litigation capabilities. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving Colombian enterprises and foreign investors entering the market.

Direct peers

• Brigard Urrutia: One of Colombia's leading full-service corporate law firms based in Bogotá, with similar multi-disciplinary coverage including corporate, tax, M&A, and litigation. Directly comparable as a domestic enterprise-focused law firm, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Cavelier Abogados: Boutique Colombian law firm specialized in intellectual property and corporate matters. Comparable in scale and boutique-style positioning, particularly relevant given DPE Legal's IP/Tech practice area.
• Gómez-Pinzón: Boutique-to-mid-tier Colombian corporate law firm recognized for sophisticated M&A, corporate, and tax work. Directly comparable in positioning and target client base, though anchored in Bogotá rather than Medellín.
• Suescún Abogados: Boutique Colombian corporate law firm with comparable practice area coverage and enterprise client focus. Compares as a similar-scale boutique competitor, particularly for corporate, tax, and family wealth matters.
• Posse Herrera Ruiz: Top-tier Colombian corporate law firm with practices spanning corporate, tax, real estate, IP, and labor. Comparable in practice area breadth and enterprise client focus, with offices in Bogotá and other major Colombian cities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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