Jorge Leyva, LL.M., Heidelberg - Senior managing partner


PEOPLE

Jorge Leyva is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in the field of consultancy. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of politics, Governments and business dynamics, Jorge Leyva has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to decision-makers around the world.

Having lived in the United States, England, France, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Norway, Spain, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, and having worked in many countries, Jorge Leyva brings a truly global perspective to the firm’s work. He is fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese, which allows him to communicate effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and to adapt our special approach to unique needs. With his extensive international experience and skills, Jorge Leyva is well-equipped to help clients navigate the complexities of today's global stage.

Academic experience

Lycée Français Louis Pasteur • Maur Hill Prep School, Atchison, Kansas, USA • Brooke House College 6th Form College, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England • École France Langue, Paris, France • Lawyer degree form Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia • Especialist in substantive and process constitutional law from Javeriana University, Bogotá, Colombia • Masters in law,  LL.M. Heidelberg, from Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.

Teaching experience

General Constitutional law and Colombian constitutional law teacher at Pontificia Javeriana University • Political institutions teacher at Javeriana university, Bogotá Colombia • Legislative procedures teacher at the Political Science and international relations faculty at Javeriana University, Bogotá, Colombia • Colombian constitutional law teacher at Sergio Arboleda University, Bogotá, Colombia.

Media experience

Jorge´s vast experience in journalism working for different big media companies in Colombia helped us develop a unique legal practice now at your service. That experience includes working as Senior political editor of Revista Semana • Anchor senior journalist at Caracol Noticias, Canal Caracol • Senior political analyst for El Espectador newspaper for several years.

Diplomatic experience

Jorge´s important experience as Colombian Ambassador to Norway and chief of diplomatic mission during Colombia´s peace process allows us to have a crystal clear view of Colombia´s reality in the world and therefore accomplish exceptional work with private and public law instruments.

Private sector

Jorge´s vast experience working as a businessman and as a private sector consultant for several companies includes legal strategy, inter-institutional relations, public relations, corporate government, corporate social responsibility, shared value strategies, business strategies, project finance, and M&A.

Public sector

Jorge has a wide experience working with the public sector and public institutions. He knows how Governments work and how and why they move. He knows politics and what matters to the people in charge. He understands the dynamics of bureaucracy and the decision making processes.