Carlos Umaña Trujillo

Practice Areas

Infraestructure and Public Utilities; Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency; Natural Resources and Environmental Law; Insurance and Reinsurance.

Career

Managing partner of Brigard Urrutia since 2012 and partner since 1990, with more than 30 years of experience. He splits his time between several practice areas and is particularly commended for his knowledge in infrastructure, public procurement, utility law and natural resources law.

Per Chambers and Partners, Mr. Umaña is highly renowned for his expertise as a “skilled negotiator” and “praised for his experience and sharp technical knowledge”.

Mr. Umaña graduated from the Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario and holds a master’s degree in Comparative Jurisprudence from New York University School of Law, which he obtained in 1985.

Recognized in Corporate/M&A, Public Law and Projects by Chambers & Partners Latin America- 2016 and in Corporate M&A in Chambers and Partners Global 2017.

Professional Memberships

IBA, LEX MUNDI, ANDI