Diego Garzón is an internationally trained attorney with a broad legal background that bridges civil and common law systems. With significant experience in both litigation and transactional matters, Mr. Garzón provides clients with holistic, strategic legal advice tailored to the complex demands of today’s global legal and business landscape.

At JKT Law Inc., Mr. Garzón supports a wide range of clients—individuals, entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors—with legal needs that span the United States and Latin America. His areas of focus include Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Banking and Financial Regulation, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Family Law, International Arbitration, and Tort Law. In addition, he has in-depth knowledge of Colombian Real Estate and Urban Planning Law, offering cross-border clients a unique comparative perspective in real property matters.

What distinguishes Mr. Garzón is his cross-border legal expertise, developed through years of practice at leading law firms in New York City and Bogotá. He has been actively involved in mid- and high-value M&A transactions across regulated and unregulated industries, representing both buyers and sellers in complex cross-border deals. He has led contractual negotiations, conducted due diligence, and advised on post-acquisition compliance and integration.

In litigation, Mr. Garzón has represented clients in a wide range of civil and commercial disputes, including breach of contract claims, tort liability, and shareholder conflicts. He also advises on family law matters in California, such as divorce, custody, child support, and domestic relations, always with sensitivity and rigor. His litigation experience also includes personal injury and premises liability claims, where he has successfully defended and asserted claims on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants.

Mr. Garzón is also active in the field of international arbitration. He has participated in complex arbitration cases involving commercial and investor-state disputes, governed by major international rules such as ICC, UNCITRAL, and ICSID. His understanding of procedural nuances and transnational legal principles allows him to work effectively across jurisdictions.

His background in Colombian urban law further strengthens his advisory capabilities for developers and investors interested in land use, municipal regulations, and real estate development in Latin America.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Mr. Garzón is able to communicate legal concepts across cultural and linguistic lines, making him an essential bridge between U.S. and Latin American legal systems. He also has working knowledge of German and French, adding value to international matters that require multilingual sensitivity.

Mr. Garzón’s unique blend of international training, cross-border experience, and bilingual fluency makes him an asset to the firm and to clients with complex legal needs across multiple jurisdictions.