Career
Hernan joined the Firm as partner in 2017. He is the co-head of the natural resources group and has participated in some of the most important hydrocarbon, oil and gas, mining and infrastructure projects in Colombia, including projects for ports, railways and oil refineries, and has been actively involved in mergers and acquisitions transactions, especially in the mining and oil and gas industries.
He is the legal consultant of most of the mining companies that are active in Colombia, and as a member of the steering committee of the Colombian Mining Association, he has actively participated in the latest regulations for the mining industry including social and environmental matters.
As reported by international directories such as Chambers and Partners and Acritas, clients speak very highly of his extensive and profound knowledge on mining issues as well as his good relationships, not only with clients, but also with key stakeholders in Colombia.
Publications
Co-author, “Change is on the Horizon for Miners in Colombia,” Mining Law Canada Blog, February 28, 2023
Awards
M&A – Transporte – Minería (Highly regarded).
IFLR 1000
2022
Energía y Recursos Naturales (Banda 1).
Chambers Global
2023
Energía y Recursos Naturales: Minería (Banda 1).
Chambers Latin America
2024
Enegía & Recursos Naturales, Leading Individual.
The Legal 500
2024