About

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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. 


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Projects - Colombia

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Manuel F Quinche González
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Manuel F Quinche González
1
Band 1
Frontrunning practitioner Manuel Quinche González 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 González is a true leader; a constant, attentive advisor who values relationships. We feel fully supported by him and his team.

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

Juan Carlos Puentes
4
Juan Carlos Puentes
4
Band 4
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.

Natalia Arango Botero
4
Natalia Arango Botero
4
Band 4

Natalia Arango Botero 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 Botero 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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Manuel F Quinche González
1
Manuel F Quinche González
1
Band 1
Juan Carlos Puentes
4
Juan Carlos Puentes
4
Band 4
Natalia Arango Botero
4
Natalia Arango Botero
4
Band 4

Members

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Ana María Sánchez

Juan Carlos Puentes

Natalia Arango

Clients

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Banco Santander

Banco de Bogotá

Banco de Occidente

Concesionaria Ruta al Sur

Concesionaria Rutas del Valle

International Construction Bank of China (ICBC)

Vinci Highways

Vía 40 Express

Industries

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Energy

Infrastructure