Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 3
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Provided by Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas
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.
Chambers Review
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas boasts a well-known energy and natural resources department that offers full-service capabilities in Colombia, and is particularly experienced in handling matters relating to the oil and gas sector, as well as related environment issues. Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas also advises on sector-specific transactions, including structuring SPVs, mergers, acquisitions, and joint operating agreements. The law firm can claim Elecnor, LNG Energy Group and CEPSA as new clients this year.
Work Highlights
- Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas advised ONGC Videsh on the compliance with the Colombian regulations of aspects related to the application and execution of the joint operating agreement, such as the applicability of the high prices’ fees clause, where the company acts as a delegated operator in Colombia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas not only provide legal expertise but also strategic thinking. Their communication is always clear, concise and timely, ensuring we are well informed at every stage."
"Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas not only provide legal expertise but also strategic thinking. Their communication is always clear, concise and timely, ensuring we are well informed at every stage."
Notable Practitioners
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 has in-depth knowledge of the power sector in Colombia, which combined with his experience in M&A transactions makes him very valuable for his clients."
Associate-to-watch María Margarita Lorduy receives market recognition for her solid activity in Colombia's environmental arena.
"María Margarita Lorduy is a skilled lawyer with extensive knowledge of environmental law who offers accuracy in her advice."