Department profile
Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados

Public Law

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados

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ARRIETA MANTILLA & ASOCIADOS  is a boutique law firm with a top-tier global reputation that has renowned experience in Public Law. The Firm has counselled leading national and foreign companies in all aspects concerning their relationship with the Colombian administration, among others: International Public Law, Constitutional, Administrative, Regulatory, Public Contracts, Procurement matters and National and International Arbitration. The firm is considered one of the leading firms in Public Law in Colombia, and it is renowned for its analytical yet practical approach to difficult legal issues.

At a national level, the Firm provides assistance to private companies on administrative and constitutional matters.

On the regulatory side, the Firm provides legal advice the largest cellphone company in Colombia, on issues before the Commission for the Regulation of Communications and the Ministry of Technologies and Communications. Furthermore, the Firm has a deep knowledge of regulatory minutiae of the Mining and Hydrocarbons sector, which is supported by an extensive experience working with the leading companies.

In addition to the previous matters, the Firm acts as the attorney in different judicial review procedures of administrative acts taken by the government before the Colombian administrative jurisdiction.

Clients (18)

  • Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • FONADE and PROFIT BANCA DE INVERSIÓN
  • Departamento Nacional de Planeación (DNP) and KPMG Advisory
  • Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá
  • Ecopetrol S.A.
  • Cementos Argos S.A. - Zona Franca S.A.S.
  • British American Tobacco - BAT
  • Darby Overseas Investents
  • Celsia S.A. E.S.P.
  • FINANCIERA DE DESARROLLO NACIONAL (FDN)
  • Sociedad Minera de Santander MINESA S.A.S.
  • Asociación Colombiana de Semillas y Biotecnología
  • EMPRESAS PÚBLICAS DE MEDELLÍN E.S.P. – EPM –
  • EMPRESA NACIONAL PROMOTORA DE DESARROLLO – ENTERRITORIO –
  • ORICA COLOMBIA S.A.S.
  • THREE CROWNS
  • CERRO MATOSO S.A.
  • ICO MEDIOS SAS

Industries (10)

  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados has an outstanding department that is renowned for handling complex contentious and non-contentious public law mandates in Colombia. The law firm is sought after to assist with public procurement processes in the advertising space on public transport. The market-leading department advises on financial matters relating to state contracts. Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados is highly efficient dealing with administrative proceedings and disputes, including judicial review cases, as well as arbitration procedures.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados assisted Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional with the drafting of a regulatory manual governing the acción de repetición procedure within the entity and advising on the financing model for national infrastructure projects.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados distinguishes itself in the industry by the human quality of its lawyers, their personalised attention, commitment and rigorous case analysis.

    Public Law respondentLatin America
  • In our view, they are the best. A solid, top-tier team for structuring and public law matters. They know us better than anyone, like an in-house firm. Fully client-focused with swift, technical advice

    Public Law respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleCarlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla
    Senior StatespeopleCarlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla

    Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla

    Senior statesperson Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla offers over four decades of experience advising clients on contentious-administrative mandates, as well as assisting state entities with their public law mandates in Colombia.

    • Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla is an experienced practitioner with excellent credentials.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
    • Having Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla on our team was essential for our complex matter. He truly understands client needs, and his strength lies in deep knowledge of the state and its institutions.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Yady Villaquirán
    Band 2Yady Villaquirán

    Yady Villaquirán

    Reputable practitioner Yady Villaquirán is commended by respondents for her experience advising on contentious-administrative mandates in Colombia. She is well placed to advise clients hailing from a wide range of industries, including the infrastructure and financial sectors.

    • Yady Villaquirán offers a very strong service and a high level of sophistication, and she stands out for her in-depth knowledge of administrative law, her rigour and timeliness in handling cases.

      Public Law respondentLatin America

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