LAWYER PROFILE

Ignacio Santamaría

Latin America 2027

Lloreda Camacho & Co

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Colombia

15 years ranked

About

Provided by Lloreda Camacho & Co

Latin America

Practice Areas

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Career

Ignacio is a partner of the firm since 1996 and is the director of the departments of Mining and Natural Resources, Tax Law, and Foreign Trade, Logistics & Customs.

He holds more than 30 years of experience advising national and multinational companies in their business implementation in Colombia.

Before joining the firm, Ignacio was the legal advisor and administrative and financial manager of Ladrillera Santafé S.A.

Ignacio has been recognized by Chambers & Partners among the list of lawyers Band 1 in Colombia in the area of Mining Law. Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, Acritas, and LACCA, has also recognized him as leading

counsel in Colombia.

Professional Memberships

Terralex

Inter-Pacific bar Association

The Foundation For Natural Resources and Energy Law

Institute for Energy Law

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Colombia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stellar practitioner Ignacio Santamaría Escobar is praised by market commentators for his highly esteemed mining practice in Colombia. He brings solid experience advising clients on a broad range of complex mining matters, including exploration, concession agreements and M&A transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ignacio Santamaría Escobar stands out for his specialised knowledge of mining law and his ability to explain regulatory alternatives in a clear, business-oriented manner. His legal judgement inspires confidence in decision-making, and he is consistently available.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Latin America
He has an excellent understanding of the institutional context and procedures before the National Mining Agency, which facilitates coordination and execution. His approachable manner and willingness to collaborate make working with him agile and efficient.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Latin America