About

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

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Energy & Natural Resources - Colombia

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Band 1

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Luis Fernando Macías Gómez
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Band 1

Heavyweight partner Luis Fernando Macías Gómez of Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is widely recognised in Colombian legal circles for his outstanding practice in environmental law.

Luis Fernando Macías Gómez is an experienced professional who inspires confidence and security. His expertise makes it easier for us to make corporate decisions.

Luis has a 360-degree vision of environmental standards in the businesses he advises, making his counsel truly comprehensive. He also offers a high level of client service and sophistication.

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Sandra Manrique
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Front-running practitioner Sandra Manrique elicits outstanding plaudits from clients and peers alike for her celebrated expertise in Colombia's energy industry.

Sandra Manrique is the best lawyer when it comes to electric energy matters in the country. She always gives a timely and accurate response to the customer's needs.

She's an excellent lawyer with deep knowledge to handle complex mandates. She is an undisputed expert who stands out for being one of the most recognised and respected practitioners in the sector.

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Juan Pablo Gutiérrez Zamora
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming practitioner Juan Pablo Gutiérrez Zamora continues to receive outstanding client recognition for his support in the Colombian energy and natural resources market.

Juan Pablo Gutiérrez Zamora has been a crucial support for us with his in-depth knowledge of energy matters. We've relied on him for ongoing guidance on highly specialised issues in this field.

Iván Páez
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Iván Páez of Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is recognised by the market interviewees for his advisory expertise in the Colombian environment area.

Iván Páez is a great lawyer, with very good knowledge in environmental, procedural and administrative matters.

María Alejandra Gómez
Associates to watch

María Alejandra Gómez of Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is an active associate-to-watch enjoying a strong endorsement from clients who note her expertise in the Colombian environmental arena.

I highlight María Alejandra Gómez's professionalism, technical and analytical capacity. She demonstrates a deep knowledge of environmental regulations and clearly expresses her opinions and proposals.

Ranked Lawyers at
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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Colombia

Energy & Natural Resources

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Luis Fernando Macías Gómez
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Band 1
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Sandra Manrique
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Band 1
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Juan Pablo Gutiérrez Zamora
U
Up and Coming
Iván Páez
Associates to watch
María Alejandra Gómez
Associates to watch

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