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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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What the Team is Known For

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. 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.

Work Highlights

  • Durán & Osorio, Abogados Asociados advised Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional, Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura, and UK Prosperity Fund on structuring, regulatory, and contractual due diligence aspects in connection with the expansion of the La Dorada to Santa Marta freight railway.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal
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Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal
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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.

Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal brings strong sophistication and deep project expertise, reflected in his analyses, conclusions, and the quality of his recommendations throughout the advisory process.

Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal’s experience and knowledge add great value to our projects. He delivers a solid level of service and demonstrates strong commercial acumen.

Álvaro Gasca
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Álvaro Gasca
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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 a highly specialised lawyer providing a very strong service and commercial vision. He is focused on solving issues and responding swiftly with practical solutions.

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Felipe Herrera
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Felipe Herrera enjoys market endorsement for his activity in project structuring and PPP projects in Colombia.

Felipe Herrera is a very flexible lawyer with strong financial knowledge. He consistently goes beyond what's required, always willing to go the extra mile without hesitation.

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Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal
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Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal
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Álvaro Gasca
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Álvaro Gasca
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Felipe Herrera
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