Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
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Durán & Osorio is regarded as a trusted advisor in every field in public law including transportation, energy and mining, housing, oil and gas, telecommunications, science and technology, public finance, water and public utilities.
The firm has a sound knowledge advising public entities such as the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), the National Planning Department (DNP), the National Development Finance (FDN), the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, the Ministry of Energy and Mining and the ICT Ministry, regarding all matters of their applicable legal framework, including public contracting, tenders and auctions, PPPs, budget, internal regulations, audit and control. Consulting in public governance is also one of the firm’s strengths.
The Firm also provides specialized legal services to private companies that are involved in public contracting or are intended to participate in tendering processes, such as Odinsa, Microsoft, Interconexión Eléctrica (ISA), Constructora Colpatria. Recently, the Firm advised Patria Investments and Mercantil Colpatria on their successful bid for the development of the Malla Vial del Valle project.
The Firm also provides legal services in matters related to State responsibility; in matters derived from the legality of administrative acts issued by different State entities and the economic consequences of these, and in general, related to contractual and extra-contractual relations with publics entities.
Chambers Review
Duran & Osorio, Abogados Asociados maintains a leading position in the Colombian public law area. Its deep bench of noted practitioners remains a first port of call for public entities, including ministries and state-owned banks and companies. The department offers extensive know-how across an array of public law matters, including public procurement and intervention in state-owned companies, as well as on contentious mandates. Infimanizales is a among new client wins this year.
Work Highlights
- Duran & Osorio, Abogados Asociados advised Instituto de Infraestructura y Concesiones de Cundinamarca on the legal assessment and support for the approval of the financing procedures for the Cundinamarca’s Plan 500 Project by several national and regional state organs.
Strengths
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"Duran & Osorio, Abogados Asociados has a strong team with extensive experience and sophisticated know-how. The team is the most reliable team in Colombia in the structuring of infrastructure projects."
"They have a keen understanding of the Colombian legal structuring context and best practices, which is region-leading and valuable across Latin America."
"Duran & Osorio, Abogados Asociados has a strong team with extensive experience and sophisticated know-how. The team is the most reliable team in Colombia in the structuring of infrastructure projects."
"They have a keen understanding of the Colombian legal structuring context and best practices, which is region-leading and valuable across Latin America."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding partner Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal is widely revered for his longstanding presence in the Colombian public law field. He has extensive experience assisting clients hailing from the infrastructure sector.
"Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal possesses the broadest experience and training. He is a meticulous lawyer, with great rigor and ability in advancingprojects."
"He has provided efficient service, displaying his skills and knowledge, which has contributed significantly to the project."
Álvaro Gasca enters the rankings this year after being recognised by commentators for his activity in the Colombian public law space. He is acknowledged for his experience in assisting clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters which include concession agreements, public tender processes and administrative procedures.
"Álvaro Gasca, as an exceptional lawyer, makes things happen and simplifies life for his clients. He and his team are the best choice for developing projects in the country."
Gabriel Taboada continues to provide a solid practice advising clients across contentious and non-contentious public law mandates in Colombia. He regularly assists clients with administrative litigation, public tender processes and analysing the constitutional frameworks.
"Gabriel Taboada has great experience and training. He is a creative and innovative person."
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