Founding Partner
Ernesto Gamboa Morales
About
Expert in civil, commercial, procedural law, litigation, national and international arbitration, and negotiation. Has been legal advisor for over 35 years to numerous companies and entities in the ports, chemical, infrastructure, sports and entertainment sectors, among others. Has also acted in more than 60 national and international commercial arbitrations, both as counsel and arbitrator.
Education
- J.D., Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (1976)
- Specializations in Private Law, Public Law and Procedural Law, Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
- Master's in Tax Law, Universidad de Los Andes
- Negotiation and Conciliation Techniques, Harvard University and University College London
Experience
- Professor at Universidad de la Sabana, Universidad Sergio Arboleda and Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
- Member of the Colombian Academy of Jurisprudence
- Member of the Colombian Institute of Procedural Law
- Arbitrator on List A of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce
- Colombian arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne (CAS) — Colombia's only CAS-listed arbitrator, and the first Colombian arbitrator listed in both the general and football panels of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS), per The Legal 500
- Author of numerous publications including the book "Arbitration in Equity"
Recognitions
Band 3
Individual Ranking, Dispute Resolution, Chambers & Partners — 2026
“Ernesto Gamboa Morales is an expert in arbitration and commercial litigation, and his handling of public hearings is spectacular.”
Chambers & Partners, client interview
“Ernesto Gamboa Morales is noted for his expertise in major litigation and arbitration cases. He demonstrates command over oral and written proceedings, and it's always a pleasure to see him in action.”
Chambers & Partners — 2026
“…widely respected for his record in litigation involving the ports, infrastructure, and sports and entertainment spheres.”
The Legal 500
“Gamboa Abogados continues to raise its profile in the arbitration area, particularly in the construction, transport and sports sectors. Ernesto Gamboa was the first Colombian arbitrator listed in both the general and football panels of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport.”
The Legal 500