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Energy & Natural Resources - Colombia
What the Team is Known For
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a market-leading law firm enjoying a stellar reputation in Colombia for handling oil and gas mandates, as well as power generation issues. The Bogotá-based department is active assisting clients with a range of significant regulatory and transactional matters, counselling on the acquisition of power plants, power purchase agreements, and trade of natural gas. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's expertise also encompasses sector-related environmental due diligence, such as internal audits, field visits and representation before competent authorities.
Strengths
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría possesses a clear knowledge of the Colombian energy and gas markets and regulations, supported by a customer-oriented team.
The advice Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría provides combined knowledge of the energy legal framework with an in-depth understanding of the aspects of the business and the client's needs.
Notable practitioners
Heavyweight partner Luis Fernando Macías Gómez is widely recognised in Colombian legal circles for his outstanding practice in environmental law.
Luis Fernando Macías Gómez's knowledge and experience in environmental issues gives us the security necessary for us to make the right decisions in the development of our operation.
Luis Fernando Macías is a professional with great knowledge, experience and trajectory, always ready to attend to any request with the willingness and quality required.
Sandra Manrique provides extensive knowledge, experience and expertise and is always ready to attend to any request with quality and availability.
One of Sandra Manrique's strengths is her creativity. She is very effective in generating alternatives within the current legislation to create business opportunities.
Associate-to-watch Iván Páez continues to garner praise from interviewees for his advisory expertise in the Colombian environment area.
Iván Páez is a highly experienced lawyer with an excellent level of commitment to the client. He provides a solid service.
Associate-to-watch Juan Pablo Gutiérrez Zamora enters the rankings this year following client recognition for his support in the Colombian energy and natural resources market.
Juan Pablo is a lawyer with extensive knowledge of the regulatory framework for renewable energy in Colombia. He understands the business and shares insights to align with the client's objectives.
María Alejandra Gómez breaks into the rankings this year as an associate-to-watch following strong endorsement from clients who note her expertise in the Colombian environmental arena.
María Alejandra Gómez is a professional with excellent knowledge of environmental law, understanding of the functionality of companies and their interests.