Lajonell Arturo Pulido-Cruz

EDUCATION

EUROPEAN MASTER IN LAW, DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | Dublin City University, Ireland, scholarship recipient, Expected March 2026.

- JOINT SPECIALIZATION IN CYBERSECURITY | Universidad de León, Spain, January 2025.

- DOUBLE MASTER’S DEGREE IN INNOVATION LAW FOR BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONS | Università di Pisa, Italy, September 2025.

Dissertation: Should European Union Law Recognise the Legal Notion of Human Oversight as A Due Process Guarantee in Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Criminal Proceedings?

LLM MASTER OF LAWS | University of Brighton, United Kingdom, February 2020.

- JOINT GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW.

Dissertation: Is There a Better Mechanism to Prevent Certain People from Avoiding Prosecution in Any State Due to the Principle of State Immunity, for Crimes Under the Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, Than That Established in Article 17 of The Rome Statute?

LLB BACHELOR OF LAWS | Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, June 2013.

LANGUAGES

SPANISH: Native. | ENGLISH: Advanced (C1 IELTS, July 2025). | ITALIAN: Conversational.

RELVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRIAL LAWYER AND LEGAL COUNSEL | CORPORATE ADVISORY, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LITIGATION, PRIVATE PRACTICE (Colombia) | June 2013 - Present.

Trial Lawyer

• Developed a robust civil and administrative litigation practice, conducting in-depth legal research, drafting complex legal briefs, and pursuing strategic litigation in contractual disputes and constitutional rights cases (30+ matters).

• Managed a comprehensive criminal defence caseload specializing in complex public contracts affairs and serious criminal matters, securing favourable outcomes in all cases (10+ matters). Achievements included full acquittals and strategic plea negotiations in high-profile cases involving public contract fraud, attempted murder, and battery.

Legal Counsel

• Provided comprehensive legal advisory services to businesses and institutions, specializing in corporate law, litigation, contract management, and regulatory compliance.

• Advised private sector clients on mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, mining regulations, employment law, and commercial disputes, while supporting public institutions with complex contract analysis, administrative proceedings, and fiscal compliance matters.

• Conducted thorough due diligence reviews and risk assessments to safeguard client interests and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts, employment agreements, and acquisition documentation.

• Represented clients in litigation proceedings, including civil, commercial, administrative, criminal and public contract disputes.

• Developed strategic legal solutions that mitigated financial and legal risks while ensuring compliance with

legislation.

• Provided expert counsel on regulatory matters spanning corporate governance, public contracts, and administrative law.

• Navigated complex legal frameworks to deliver tailored, client-oriented solutions that supported business objectives and institutional mandates.

Relevant roles are detailed below.

LEGAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT), INSTITUTO DISTRITAL DE RECREACIÓN Y DEPORTE (Colombia) | June 2023 - March 2024.

• Conducted in-depth contract reviews for investment projects, identifying legal risks and ensuring compliance with fiscal regulations.

• Provided due diligence support by verifying contract adherence to legal standards, safeguarding organizational assets by limiting legal liability.

LEGAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT), ALCALDÍA MUNICIPAL DE TURBACO (Colombia) | September 2022 - May 2023.

• Represented the Town Hall in over 50 public contract corruption cases, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

• Developed evidence-based legal strategies to address contract breaches and administrative misconduct.

LEGAL INTERN, MIFSUD & MIFSUD ADVOCATES (Malta) | September 2020 - March 2021.

• Drafted GDPR-compliant policies and reviewed contracts for maritime clients, ensuring adherence to EU regulations.

• Facilitated international vessel registration, handling contractual and administrative matters for global transactions.

LEGAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT), D&VIN IMPORT EXPORT SAS | April 2016 - September 2020.

• Successfully appealed the denial of core trademarks, securing registrations through strategic litigation.

• Conducted comprehensive due diligence for trademark acquisitions, integrating new brands into the company’s portfolio.

LEGAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT), UNITY TECHNOLOGIES (United Kingdom) | January 2019 (short-term project).

• Provided expert advice on Colombian commercial and employment contracts for Unity’s South American operations.

• Ensured compliance with local regulations by advising on the core characteristics of contractual agreements.

LEGAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT), SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL Y COMERCIAL SAS (Colombia) | December 2017 - January 2019.

• Led the legal process for a multi-billion equity acquisition, drafting and negotiating contracts to secure shareholder interests.

• Provided ongoing support in contract management, including employment, intellectual property, and commercial agreements.

LEGAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT), COLOMBIA HYDROGRAPHICS SAS (Colombia) | July 2016 - June 2017.

• Negotiated resolutions for international and domestic trade disputes.

• Reviewed and revised commercial contracts, identifying and mitigating potential liabilities. Drafted new contracts to ensure continued compliance and legal protection.

AD-HONOREM LEGAL ASSISTANT, CONSEJO DE ESTADO DE COLOMBIA | October 2010 – September 2011.

• Contributed to efficient case resolution in Magistrate Stella Conto Díaz del Castillo's office, focusing on administrative law and public authority liability.

• Researched and analysed national precedents, legislation, and international treaties to support legal rulings in administrative and constitutional justice cases.