Real Estate
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
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Provided by Pinilla, González & Prieto
We are a team with the legal, technical and human capabilities needed to provide comprehensive advice on land management and habilitation processes, articulating the strategic vision of the real estate business and the strict compliance with urban planning law applicable to the specific case to successfully and efficiently achieve the development of urban planning and architectonic projects that significantly improve the quality of life of its inhabitants and that are environmentally sustainable.
The systemic understanding of the process of urban growth and the regulations on urban planning and mitigation of impacts produced by construction works allow us to effectively contribute to the search for strategic solutions to the legal problems that arise for developers when executing their projects and in turn comply with the urban planning obligations provided in the current legal order.
Our team provides comprehensive accompaniment to the clients, comprising the analysis of legal provisions, advice on the adoption of regional development management instruments, monitoring of administrative actions before municipal, district and national entities, as well as the study required by each project from a technical point of view.
Chambers Review
Pinilla, González & Prieto is a pre-eminent law firm that maintains its position at the forefront of the Colombian real estate market, and it is also seen to be active throughout the region. The team has significant experience advising high-profile clients on a wide range of important matters, and it is particularly well placed to assist with partial-interest plans. The department provides significant counsel on urban planning procedures, land ownership titles and regulatory frameworks.
Work Highlights
- Pinilla, González & Prieto assisted Cemex with the structuring and implementation of a housing real estate project on a land property of approximately 400 hectares in Bogotá.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinilla, González & Prieto is very specialised in real estate and urban planning mandates. They have a strong commitment to provide a high level of service focusing on professionalism and transparency"
"The firm's partners have demonstrated advanced knowledge in the legal matters required allowing the development of appropriate legal strategies."
"Pinilla, González & Prieto is very specialised in real estate and urban planning mandates. They have a strong commitment to provide a high level of service focusing on professionalism and transparency"
"The firm's partners have demonstrated advanced knowledge in the legal matters required allowing the development of appropriate legal strategies."
Notable Practitioners
Much-admired department co-head Juan Manuel González Garavito is praised for his extensive experience in real estate and urban law in Colombia. He is held in high esteem by interviewees for his prowess advising on urban planning matters.
"Juan Manuel González Garavito is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in real estate in Colombia. He's greatly experienced and a leading practitioner in the sector."
"He has in-depth knowledge and experience in real estate and urban affairs. We had the opportunity to have him in our strategic decisions and he was determined to secure the agreement and result."
Respected partner Angela Maria Caicedo Rozo is frequently seen advising clients on transactional real estate mandates in Colombia.
"Angela Maria Caicedo Rozo is highly intelligent, well-structured and sharp. She has a deep understanding of the sector and its regulations."
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Pinilla, González & Prieto
Colombia
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