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Brigard Urrutia

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Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia

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Our team has the experience and knowledge needed to advise local and foreign entities – both in the public and private sectors, as well as in the financial or real sector of the economy – on any type of regulatory matter before the Colombian authorities and financing transactions; including syndicated loans, structured financing, project finance, asset backed financing and implementation of collateral models.

We have provided assistance to clients in transactions that have been a milestone for our country and for the development of the financing practice in Colombia. Our team has played a part in the country’s most important infrastructure projects, some of which include the different generations of highway concessions (3G and 4G), airport concessions, structuring various port concessions, railway concessions and numerous social infrastructure projects. 

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Projects - Colombia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Brigard Urrutia is an outstanding full-service firm that boasts an esteemed projects team which is equally adept at advising lenders and sponsors on leading projects in Colombia. The department offers exceptional experience counselling Colombian and international concessionaires on the financing and structuring of high-profile projects, including toll roads and transportation systems. The department possesses significant know-how dealing with 4G infrastructure projects, as well as representing clients involved in the development of the Bogotá metro.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brigard Urrutia advised CRRC Changchun Do Brasil Railway Equipamentos & Serviços in connection with its participation in the construction of the 80th Avenue Tramway in Medellín.

Strengths

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  • Brigard Urrutia has strong human capital and deep expertise in Colombia, especially in public-private partnership projects. Their precise, experienced advice has made them our right-hand ally.

    Projects respondentLatin America

  • Brigard Urrutia is a seasoned, full-service firm with strong expertise. They offer cross-disciplinary solutions and deep business insight when deals demand a multifaceted legal approach.

    Projects respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Umaña Trujillo
    Carlos Umaña Trujillo

    Carlos Umaña Trujillo

    Managing partner Carlos Umaña Trujillo stands out for his activity in the projects and infrastructure sector in Colombia, and boasts additional expertise in public procurement, utility law and natural resources law.

    • Carlos Umaña Trujillo is an significant figure within the Colombian projects domain.

      Projects respondentLatin America
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  • César Rodríguez
    César Rodríguez

    César Rodríguez

    Respected partner César Rodríguez is particularly skilled in the Colombian project finance arena. He has experience assisting clients with a wide range of matters, including loan agreements and structuring of financing for infrastructure projects.

    • César Rodríguez is a great person and a strong professional in the projects area, providing a solid client service and commercial vision.

      Projects respondentLatin America
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  • Mario Alejandro Forero
    Mario Alejandro Forero

    Mario Alejandro Forero

    Up-and-coming practitioner Mario Alejandro Forero enters the rankings this year as a result of strong interviewee endorsement regarding his capabilities in the projects sector.

    • Mario Forero advises us on project financing. He is able to create an open dialogue to understand client needs and translate them into bids for Colombian projects. It's been a fantastic collaboration.

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