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Carlos Umaña Trujillo

Carlos Umaña Trujillo

Latin America 2027

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Brigard Urrutia
 Brigard Urrutia

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Public Law

Colombia

13 years ranked

Projects

Colombia

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Brigard Urrutia

Latin America

Practice Areas

Public Law; Infrastructure and Public Utilities; Environment and Sustainable Business; Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency; Natural Resources; Insurance and Reinsurance

Career

Partner of Brigard Urrutia 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.

Professional Memberships

IBA, LEX MUNDI, ANDI

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Public Law - Colombia

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Partner Carlos Umaña Trujillo is noted for his sophisticated public law practice. He has experience advising on matters relating to infrastructure, public procurement and utility law.

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Projects - Colombia

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Managing partner Carlos Umaña Trujillo stands out for his activity in the projects and infrastructure sector in Colombia, and boasts additional expertise in public procurement, utility law and natural resources law.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Carlos Umaña Trujillo has a solid perspective on what is happening in Colombia, which allows him to provide advice that goes beyond day-to-day matters and is more contextualised, helping us to make decisions. We continue to rely on him to navigate the most complex stages of our matters.

    Public LawChambers Latin America

  • Carlos Umaña Trujillo has spent his entire career in the sector and brings extensive experience from working on some of Colombia’s largest projects. Working with him adds value and inspires confidence.

    ProjectsChambers Latin America

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Colombia

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