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Cuatrecasas

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Our Bogotá office has continued to grow and now holds a prominent position in the Colombian market. We have a full, renowned infrastructure team serving a wide range of companies, financial institutions and funds in international, regional and local multifaceted projects and transactions.

 

The team works together advising on public infrastructure projects under concession contracts and other forms of public-private partnerships (PPP), covering a wide range of infrastructure sectors, including energy, environment, waste, water, education, hospitals, police stations and prisons, sports, airports, ports, railways, road transport, subways and parking facilities. 

Clients (8)

  • Concesionaria Rutas del Valle
  • Vinci Highways
  • Concesionaria Ruta al Sur
  • International Construction Bank of China (ICBC)
  • Banco Santander
  • Banco de Occidente
  • Banco de Bogotá
  • Vía 40 Express

Industries (2)

  • Infrastructure
  • Energy

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Projects - Colombia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Cuatrecasas is a respected international firm showing notable expertise advising domestic and international clients on project development in Colombia. The Bogotá-based team routinely represents private lenders, as well as well-known institutional investors and funds, in the financing of infrastructure projects. The department also has prowess advising on PPPs and concession contracts for public infrastructure projects. Cuatrecasas' client roster spans sectors including banking, investment funds and energy.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas advised Concesionaria Ruta al Sur and its sponsors on syndicated financing for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and renovation of the Santana-Mocoa-Neiva toll road in Colombia.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas professionals have a consolidated business vision, which allows them to advise their clients while always thinking about the best strategy for the strategic objectives of their companies.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Manuel F. Quinche
    Manuel F. Quinche

    Manuel F. Quinche

    Frontrunning practitioner Manuel Quinche has considerable experience advising on an array of projects matters, including those relating to transport and energy infrastructures. He is particularly esteemed for his expertise on project finance mandates in Colombia.

    • Beyond being a project finance benchmark in Colombia, Manuel Quinche is a true leader; a constant, attentive advisor who values relationships. We feel fully supported by him and his team.

      Projects respondentLatin America

    • Manuel Quinche is one of the best lawyers I know, thanks to his negotiation skills and pro-business approach.

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  • Juan Carlos Puentes
    Juan Carlos Puentes

    Juan Carlos Puentes

    Juan Carlos Puentes showcases a notable practice in Colombia assisting with the structuring and financing of infrastructure projects. He is well placed to advise clients in the banking sector.

    • Juan Carlos Puentes is a meticulous and well-organized lawyer, anticipating challenges in each transaction. He’s deeply committed and consistently helps move deals forward.

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  • Natalia Arango
    Natalia Arango

    Natalia Arango

    Natalia Arango rises in the rankings this year after interviewees endorse her knowledge of infrastructure and energy projects. She is frequently called upon by clients from the energy, banking and transport sectors.

    • Natalia Arango is an architect of pragmatic solutions, always focused on propelling our business forward. What sets her apart is a refusal to compromise on principles for the sake of ease.

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