Founding Partner
Ernesto Gamboa Morales
About
Expert in civil, commercial, procedural law, litigation, national and international arbitration, sports law, and negotiation. Has been legal advisor for over four decades 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. and Doctor of Jurisprudence, with emphasis in Private and Public Law, Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (studies completed 1976, degree conferred 1980)
- Specialization in Taxation, Universidad de los Andes (1990)
- Negotiation Program, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (1997)
Experience
- Professor at Universidad de La Sabana and tenured Professor of Civil Procedure at Universidad Sergio Arboleda (2004–2016)
- Visiting professor in the LL.M. in International Sports Law and the Sports Law Diploma at Universidad Austral (Buenos Aires)
- Corresponding 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 Arbitration and Conciliation Centre
- Arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), based in Lausanne — 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 "El Arbitraje en Equidad" (Arbitration in Equity), awarded by the Colombian Academy of Jurisprudence, "El régimen de terceros en el arbitraje" and "El pacto arbitral"
- Co-author of "Arbitraje 360º" and of the chapter on ordinary and appeal proceedings before CAS in "Derecho Deportivo. Ordenamiento Nacional e Internacional del Fútbol"
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