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Are fees and costs of enforcement typically recoverable?

Yes. Legal fees spent on a collection proceeding are recoverable. However, this is limited to the statutory legal fees which typically correspond to a percentage of the relief sought set by the High Council of the Judiciary.

Is seizure of goods available as an enforcement method?
Yes.
Is attachment of earnings available as an enforcement method?
Yes.
Is attachment of third party debts available as an enforcement method?
Yes.
Are charging orders or orders for sale of land, goods etc available as an enforcement method?

In Colombia, there are no charging orders or orders for the sale of land. Within enforcement proceedings, it is possible to attach the assets of the debtor by means of a precautionary measure. Typically available precautionary measures are the attachment of assets (real or movable property), attachment of earnings, seizure of goods and lawsuit registering within certain types of assets (real property or stocks).  

Can a judgment or award be enforced by way of insolvency proceedings?

Provided that the foreign judgment or award is recognized in Colombia and contains an obligation against the insolvent company, it is possible to enforce the respective judgment within the insolvency proceeding according to the rules governing such type of process.

Can a receiver be appointed by way of enforcement?

Yes. In Colombia, a receiver is a public official assigned by the Court, whose fees and expenses must be borne by the interested party.  

Any other method of enforcement?

In Colombia, the pledge over movable property can also be enforced through an expedited procedure.