Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia
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Durán & Osorio is arguably the strongest practice of infrastructure in Colombia. The firm is active in this field since 1995, gaining an unparallel experience advising public and private clients involved in public-private partnerships, privatizations and infrastructure projects in Colombia.
The firm was part of the legal team that structured Bogotá’s First Metro Line, with an estimated investment of USD 4 billion. It also advised on West Commuter Rail of Bogotá and Bogotá´s Bosa Hospital -the first social infrastructure PPP project in the country´s history-.
The Firm was also in charge of drafting the standardized PPP contract for the fourth generation (4G) concession contracts and the legal structuring of a large number of these projects. The 4G concession program is the most ambitious investment program in Colombia, with more than 25 billion dollars of expected investment. Among the most iconic projects for which the Firm has provided legal assistance are the structuring of El Dorado International Airport concession and the structuring of Transmilenio, Bogotá’s BRT.
The Firm currently acts as legal advisor of nationally relevant projects such as the structuring of Canoas wastewater treatment plant, the suburban train in Cundinamarca, Cucuta's sanitation system improvement and Fusagasuga’s Hospital. It also provides legal advice to important private concessionaires on the execution of infrastructure projects and the development of unsolicited proposals.
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Durán & Osorio, Abogados Asociados fields a strong bench of noted practitioners that are regularly seen advising on the structuring and development of key infrastructure projects via PPP agreements in Colombia. The legal team's experience spans social infrastructure developments such as hospitals and waterways, as well as transport links, such as highways, urban train lines and the Bogotá metro project.
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Durán & Osorio, Abogados Asociados advised Odinsa Aeropuertos on the legal structuring and submission of a public-private partnership proposal for the expansion, operation and maintenance of El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá.
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Durán & Osorio Abogados Asociados' specialised knowledge of administrative law, applied strategically to the business, sets them apart. The team has a deep understanding of the business model and incorporates legal, financial and operational considerations, making its recommendations and support highly valuable.
Durán & Osorio Abogados Asociados has a strong reputation and extensive knowledge of operational issues and administrative procedures, which enables the firm to provide accurate advice on company operations and dealings with public entities and their projects.
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Stellar partner Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal represents a number of eye-catching clients, including several notable construction companies. He is also engaged by an impressive roster of public entities in PPP bidding processes, agreements and project structuring in Colombia.
Having Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal's support on our projects guarantees legal quality and strategic soundness in decision-making.
Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal’s service is excellent. He is a well-rounded professional with extensive knowledge and experience, which he puts at the service of the project and its promoter.
Álvaro Gasca is frequently found assisting clients with the construction of social infrastructure projects under PPP schemes in Colombia. He enjoys experience advising clients hailing from a wide range of sectors, including the transportation, health and culture industries.
Álvaro Gasca is an excellent and insightful adviser who provides strong client service.
Up-and-coming partner Felipe Herrera enjoys market endorsement for his activity in project structuring and PPP projects in Colombia.
Felipe Herrera's deep legal knowledge, complemented by a solid understanding of financial and operational matters, makes him a key and highly valuable asset to our external legal team.
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