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CESAR TORRENTE

CESAR TORRENTE

Lawyer
Wellington,FL

Summary

Talented legal professional and business-oriented lawyer, fluent in Spanish and English, with experience in Latin America in commercial law, contracts, e-commerce, dispute resolution, and arbitration, With broad experience sports law, proven interpersonal skills, and ability to direct and work with highly complex teams, under pressure, and with good organizational skills, that may interact with people of different professions and levels in the private and public sectors.

Work History

Partner

CESAR TORRENTE LAWYERS
BOGOTA, Colombia
09.2010 - Current


  • Provided advise to national and international clients, in the areas of commercial law, including national and international contracts (drafting and negotiation), taxation, e-commerce.
  • Dispute resolution: Represented national and international clients before national courts and arbitral tribunals.
  • Special advisor to the Colombian Ministry of Tourism for the drafting of regulations regarding the sector.
  • Represented national and international clients in public matters, before national and local governmental agencies in different sectors, like telecommunications, advertisement, oil and gas, and aviation.
  • Promoted new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government and industry events.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for client´s development strategies.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals, businesses, and the public sector.


DEPUTY COMPTROLLER FOR TRADE TELECOM AND OTHERS

GENERAL COMPTROLLER´S OFFICE OF COLOMBIA
BOGOTA, Colombia
01.2006 - 09.2010
  • Monitored all governmental institutions performance, including the Minister of Commerce and Tourism
  • Maintained closed relations with Colombia's legislature, the Presidency and all Ministers,
  • Offer insight into institutions finances
  • Observed organization standards of ethics, and compliance with all applicable laws
  • Advised and assisted committees in planning, organizing and implementing projects and procedural changes within affiliated institutions.
  • Analyzed examination findings to identify areas of concern, determine methods of resolution and recommend appropriate courses of action to remedy deficiencies.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.

Partner

Torrente Lawyers
BOGOTA, Colombia
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Provided advise to national and international clients, in the areas of commercial law, including national and international contracts (drafting and negotiation), taxation, e-commerce.
  • Dispute resolution: Represented national and international clients before national courts and arbitral tribunals.
  • Special advisor to the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce.
  • Represented national and international clients in public matters, before national and local governmental agencies in different sectors: telecommunications, advertisement, oil and gas, and aviation.
  • Promoted new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government and industry events.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for client´s development strategies.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals, businesses, and the public sector.

Chief Operating Officer

Bogota Chamber of Commerce
BOGOTA, Colombia
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Managed public registries and oversaw more than 150 attorneys.
  • Worked with legislators to assist in the drafting of commercial legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as a law practitioner and representative of Colombia ́s private sector.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements, and proposals.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations that could affect Colombia ́s private sector.
  • Drafted and negotiated the Colombian E-Commerce law that allow the Bogota Chamber of Commerce to become the leading player in the electronic and digital signature market in the Region.

Chief Legal Officer

Comcel S.A
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Drafted and negotiated the Colombian Cellular Law that allow Bell Canada, without bidding, access to the central regions market of cellular telecom. To date COMCEL is the largest cellular provider in the Country.
  • Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws that could affect the cellular industry, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to obtain the license and start operations Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents. Reviewed client contracts and maintained relationships with government, senate and providers.
  • General legal support in particular regulatory, and general commercial advice, ina a wide variety of areas including public law and legislative connections.

In-House Counsel

Finagro
BOGOTA, Colombia
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Negotiated with the Government (Presidency, Ministries of Finance and Agriculture) Central Bank and private Bank all the contracts for the creation of the new Financial Entity.
  • Served as Corporation Lawyer by managing daily operations and legal compliance.
  • Liaised with Human Resources to structure employment relationships.
  • Delivered lectures and presentations on the newly created system for agricultural credit, at numerous conferences, workshops and seminars, including civil society.
  • General legal support for all aspects of the operation.


Chief Legal Officer

Acerías Paz del Rio S.A
BOGOTA, Colombia
01.1987 - 01.1991


  • Reviewed client contracts and maintained relationships with clients through stringent cooperation on behalf of the company.
  • Advised the CEO and the Boart of Directors on corporate matters and issues regarding national and international contracts.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.

Partner

Law Firm Torrente, Asociados
BOGOTA, Colombia
01.1986 - 01.1987
  • Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective and lasting business relationships.
  • Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal and local regulations across organization.

Associate Lawyer

Cavelier Lawyers
BOGOTA, Colombia
01.1984 - 01.1986
  • Intellectual property and international contracts
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in trademark and patent law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.

Education

Master of Comparative Jurisprudence - Law

University of Texas At Austin, Austin, TX
1984

J.D. -

Universidad Del Rosario, Bogota
1982

Skills

  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Establishing Effective Relationships
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Organization and Administration
  • In-House Legal Experience
  • Organizational Leadership
  • E-commerce law
  • Taxation and consumer law
  • Dispute resolution
  • Corporate Law

Accomplishments

  • In the past 7 years, member of the Federation Equéstré Internationalé (FEI) Tribunal, where I acted as Vice-Chair, until December 31, 2024.
  • Colombia´s representative before the United Nations Committee on International Trade Law - UNCITRAL. 1997-1998
  • Colombia´s private sector representative for the Free Trade of the Americas (FTAA) negotiations regarding electronic commerce. 1997-1998
  • Colombia´s representative for the Andean Pact Negotiations regarding Intellectual Property Law. 1991,1992
  • In 2000, named by CNN as “Latin American Leader of the new “e-conomy”.
  • Fulbright Scholar, 1983

Timeline

Partner - CESAR TORRENTE LAWYERS
09.2010 - Current
DEPUTY COMPTROLLER FOR TRADE TELECOM AND OTHERS - GENERAL COMPTROLLER´S OFFICE OF COLOMBIA
01.2006 - 09.2010
Partner - Torrente Lawyers
01.2000 - 01.2006
Chief Operating Officer - Bogota Chamber of Commerce
01.1993 - 01.1999
Chief Legal Officer - Comcel S.A
01.1992 - 01.1993
In-House Counsel - Finagro
01.1991 - 01.1992
Chief Legal Officer - Acerías Paz del Rio S.A
01.1987 - 01.1991
Partner - Law Firm Torrente, Asociados
01.1986 - 01.1987
Associate Lawyer - Cavelier Lawyers
01.1984 - 01.1986
University of Texas At Austin - Master of Comparative Jurisprudence, Law
Universidad Del Rosario - J.D.,

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

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