Energy & Natural Resources
Global Guide 2024 : Colombia
Band 1
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Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
This area is composed of highly specialized lawyers who provide comprehensive advice on legal matters for the development of projects in different areas such as mining, industrial, energy, corporate, infrastructure and real estate, among others. The high degree of specialization, skill in the use and understanding of technical aspects associated with the respective specialties and coordination with other areas of our firm allows our area to provide multidisciplinary legal services of high quality and added value to government agencies and companies. Mainly, the group performed the following legal activities:
- Support for Due Diligence processes under mergers and acquisitions or Project Finance processes.
- Negotiations of transactions involving mining, environmental and energy relevant aspects.
- Drafting and preparation of contracts used in related industries.
- Environmental, energetic and mining litigation at judicial and administrative levels.
- Compliance audits, covering legal and technical aspects (supported by multidisciplinary teams).
- Advise for environmental impact assessments to investment projects, as well as in the process of obtaining other permits necessary for implementation and after their closing.
- Support to granting processes of mining concessions; assistance regarding mining and surface land disputes, local community; indigenous matters, water rights; among others.
Chambers Review
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
Provided by Chambers
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is the best in the country in providing legal advice in the energy field. Their ability to handle the matters is the best because they have the infrastructure, the team and the most valuable element: the experience."
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is knowledgeable and very trustworthy. Always up to date with regards to the regulatory framework and the oil and gas market trends."
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is the best in the country in providing legal advice in the energy field. Their ability to handle the matters is the best because they have the infrastructure, the team and the most valuable element: the experience."
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is knowledgeable and very trustworthy. Always up to date with regards to the regulatory framework and the oil and gas market trends."
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 has extensive experience. He provides his service in an attentive and affable manner and in the shortest time possible."
"He analyses all the aspects of the matter in a comprehensive way. He makes us consider risks we had not identified, advantages, disadvantages and possible risks, along with the fact that he is a person who handles environmental regulations perfectly."
Front-running practitioner Sandra Manrique elicits outstanding plaudits from clients and peers alike for her celebrated expertise in Colombia's energy industry.
"It is a pleasure to work with Sandra Manrique. She has the perfect balance between a deep knowledge of the market, its regulation and complexities, and a very practical sense, which is key to developing projects and making innovative things happen in a safe manner."
"Sandra Manrique is a great lawyer with a strong business acumen that eases the understanding of complex regulatory and legal environments, allowing the identification of alternatives and mechanisms to increase value in different opportunities."
Associate-to-watch Iván Páez continues to garner ample praise from interviewees for his advisory expertise in the Colombian environment area.
"Iván Páez's expertise is in the environment area and he has a comprehensive vision of every matter. He is also very agile and intelligent."
Ranked Lawyers at
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Colombia
Members
Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Alexander Acosta
Iván Páez
Johanna Cajigas
Juan Pablo Gutiérrez
María Alejandra Gómez
Clients
Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
AES Chivor & CIA S.C.A. E.S.P.
ALTAAQA Global
Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A.
Brinsa S.A.
C.I. Frontier
Canacol Energy Inc.
Cemex Energy
Cenit
Corporación Soluciones Energéticas Cosenit
Corporación Soluciones Energéticas Integrales
Cox Energy
E-Lectrica
Ecopetrol S.A.
Flamingo Oil
Geopark Colombia
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Gran Tierra Energy
Hocol S.A.
Interamerican Development Bank
Interconexión Eléctrica S.A.
Lewis Energy Colombia Inc.
Macquire Capital (Mexico) S.A. de C.V.
Manuelita S.A.
Montagas S.A. E.S.P.
Neoen EnR Mexico
Phoenix Global Resources
Sloane Energy Group
Sociedad Portuaria Graneles del Golfo S.A.
Source South America One S de RL
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Termo Mechero Aguazul S.A. E.S.P.
Terpel Energía S.A. E.S.P.
Total EREN
Transportadora de Gas Internacional S.A. E.S.P. -TGI-
VITOL Colombia C.I. S.A.S.
Industries
Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Banks
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Forestry & Paper
Government
Health Care
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Utilities