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Brigard Urrutia

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Latin America Guide 2027 : 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 Bancolombia on the financing of C2, an investment platform for renewable energy projects, involving 17 photovoltaic solar plants with installed capacity exceeding 373 MWdc.

Strengths

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  • Brigard Urrutia is an excellent law firm to work with. I like that it is commercial and knowledgeable about the Colombian market, and it provides more than just legal advice on contracts. It knows the infrastructure sector, project finance and funders, which is key to our objectives.

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  • Brigard Urrutia has a diligent and knowledgeable projects team with a strong track record in project financing. It is commercial and pragmatic, and its experienced lawyers help resolve issues effectively.

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Notable Practitioners

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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 an excellent member of the Brigard Urrutia team. He handles project financing matters with a high level of professionalism and commitment, and provides a high level of sophistication in his work.

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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 has spent his entire career in the sector and brings extensive experience from working on some of Colombia’s largest projects. Working with him adds value and inspires confidence.

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  • Sebastián Lora
    Sebastián Lora

    Sebastián Lora

    Dynamic partner Sebastián Lora is recognised for his work in Colombia’s projects and infrastructure sector, particularly advising lenders on project finance mandates.

    • Sebastián Lora is a well-rounded professional who is efficient and has a good command of his team and his clients’ needs. I feel very comfortable working with him.

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  • Mario Alejandro Forero
    Mario Alejandro Forero

    Mario Alejandro Forero

    Up-and-coming practitioner Mario Alejandro Forero continues to earn strong interviewee endorsements regarding his capabilities in the Colombian projects sector.

    • Mario Alejandro Forero’s practical knowledge of the local market, combined with his technical and legal expertise, allows us to adapt our strategies to the Colombian way of doing business and successfully manage negotiations with contractors and authorities.

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