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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas

Energy & Natural Resources: Environment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia

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Our Energy & Natural Resources practice group is perhaps one of the most recognized practice groups in the market. In this sense, our multidisciplinary practice is particularly well-primed to handle transactions, including M&A, project finance and securities offerings, but it is also equipped to advise on regulatory matters.


Our Energy and Natural Resources practice group has been a key participant of some of Colombia’s most relevant transactions in the sector and our advice has been fondly appreciated by clients from different jurisdictions for its keen and deep knowledge.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Environment - Colombia

What the Team is Known For

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas boasts a well-known energy and natural resources department that offers full-service capabilities in Colombia. The practice group is particularly experienced in handling matters pertaining to the oil and gas sector with related environmental aspects, as well as renewable energies mandates, especially in the solar ambit. The team also advises on sector-specific transactions, including structuring SPVs, mergers, acquisitions, and joint operating agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas assisted YPF with a comprehensive analysis of alternatives for the termination of exploration and production contracts before the National Hydrocarbons Agency.

Strengths

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  • Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas' great advantage is their pro-business, pro-deal attitude. They are our preferred option among the external legal advisers in the energy sector in Colombia.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Santiago González
    Santiago González

    Santiago González

    Partner and co-head of the department Santiago González boasts expertise assisting clients with energy mandates, particularly in the Colombian oil and gas and electrical sectors.

    • Santiago González stands out for his great knowledge of the sector both from a legal and operational point of view.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Environment respondentLatin America
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  • María Margarita Lorduy
    María Margarita Lorduy

    María Margarita Lorduy

    Associate-to-watch María Margarita Lorduy of Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas receives market recognition for her solid activity in Colombia's environmental arena.

    • María Margarita Lorduy is a highly competent professional with a comprehensive vision of the business. She understands our needs and provides timely, concrete and clear responses.

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