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Melissa Castro

Melissa Castro

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

Colombia

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Garrigues

Latin America

Practice Areas

Real Estate

Career

Melissa Castro is a principal associate, her areas of practice are Administrative Law, Urban and Real Estate Law, Litigation and Arbitration.

She worked in the 3rd Section of the Council of State (Consejo de Estado), in the Sub-department of Goods of the National Department of Narcotics, and has been an external advisor to CAJANAL and Fiduprevisora ​​​​S.A.

She has a long experience in advising private companies from different economic sectors, public entities and unions in the legal structuring of real estate projects and contracts; on property and land components of infrastructure projects; and in the preparation of urban norm studies, land planning and management instruments. She also provides advice to clients on administrative and regulatory law matters in various industries, and on litigation concerning her area of practice.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Real Estate - Colombia

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Melissa Castro of Garrigues elicits interviewees' endorsement for her active presence in the Colombian real estate arena. She is well placed to advise on construction and planning law and land regulation.

Strengths

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  • Melissa Castro stands out for her excellent service and ability to handle complex matters, always aligning her legal advice with a clear business vision.

    Real EstateChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Garrigues (103)

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Colombia

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