Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia
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Provided by Brigard Urrutia
Our practice advises clients throughout the legal and financial structuring of investment projects in the transport, power, gas, water, and waste management sectors.
Our team is integrated by a group of attorneys that provide specialised advice and legal assistance to local and foreign clients in regulatory and transactional aspects related to public law matters, including but not limited to public and private procurement procedures in the infrastructure, transport and public utilities sectors.
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. In addition, the team has advised on the most complex transactions involving public law issues and regulatory aspects (administrative law, budgetary, fiscal, education regulation, health regulation and public services).
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Brigard Urrutia is well equipped to handle a vast array of public law mandates in Colombia. The law firm is experienced at advising a range of companies and public transport and government entities, on tender bids and public sector contracting. Brigard Urrutia also handles administrative proceedings.
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Brigard Urrutia advised Carmet Medellín on all the contractual aspects of the public-partnership agreement for the development, financing, construction and operation of the Medellín prison establishment, Cárcel Metropolitana para Sindicados de Medellín.
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Brigard Urrutia's knowledge and understanding of the public services sector make us feel supported. Their proven track record also gives clients peace of mind through reliable, well-rounded guidance.
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Partner Carlos Umaña Trujillo is noted for his sophisticated public law practice. He has experience advising on matters relating to infrastructure, public procurement and utility law.
Carlos Umaña’s advice has been formidable. He is a leader and his deep knowledge of public administration law allows him to clearly identify and navigate case scenarios.
Public Law
Provided by Brigard Urrutia
Claudia Navarro
Julián Parra
Carlos Umaña Trujillo
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