Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 4
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Provided by Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
Arrieta, Mantilla & Asociados (AMYA) is a boutique law firm with a top-tier global reputation that has renowned experience in the litigation and dispute resolution area.
During the past years the firm has maintained a steady record of achievements in complex disputes in jurisdictional and arbitral proceedings both in private and public law.
As a leading boutique firm in Colombia's dispute resolution scene, AMYA focuses on providing comprehensive legal assistance, on a personal basis, with a strategic perspective to protect the clients' interest.
AMYA's team has in-depth knowledge of toll road concessions, ports, mass transport systems, infrastructure, oil and gas, and energy industries. Its practice is also remarkable when dealing with both litigation and mediation on commercial and public law matters.
Our goal is to assess our clients’ risk and deliver the best possible advice in order to provide a clever guide for them to decide whether to engage in negotiation or mediation process or to go through litigation in courts and arbitral tribunals with the necessary effectiveness to assure its business success.
Chambers Review
Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados possesses a solid team that is frequently found representing clients from the infrastructure arena in Colombian arbitration and commercial litigation. The law firm advises on the interpretation of concession contracts, disputes concerning breach of joint venture agreements and related damages claims. Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados is experienced in litigating against state authorities.
Work Highlights
- Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados' dispute resolution lawyers represented Cerrejón Zona Norte in a class action filed against the company seeking suspension of its extraction activities and collateral damages for approximately USD1 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados provides specialised advisory services and the results we've had in our disputes have been extraordinary. Their team is very strong and extensively prepared."
"Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados provides specialised advisory services and the results we've had in our disputes have been extraordinary. Their team is very strong and extensively prepared."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos Alberto Manzano Riaño elicits significant praise from interviewees for his activity in the Colombian dispute resolution arena. He has expertise in advising on both litigation and arbitration proceedings, with particular experience in the infrastructure and energy fields.
"He is a very honest individual with a strong legal background and a thorough understanding of the law. He comprehends the processes involved and guides us effectively toward the success of our claims."
Paula Andrea Ramos continues to receive praise for her experience handling dispute resolution mandates in Colombia. She regularly advises notable clients from the energy and infrastructure sectors.
"Paula Andrea Ramos offers a very high level of sophistication and is a lawyer with extensive experience in litigation and arbitration mandates."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
Colombia
Members
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Head of Department
Juan Felipe Cornejo Arenas
María Paula Saldarriaga López
Clients
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ARGOS
Bancolombia
Carbones San Fernando S.A.S
Cerrejón Zona Norte S.A.
Claro Colombia
Concesionaria Nueva Vía al Mar S.A.S.
Concesionaria Panamericana
Concesionaria Ruta Del Cacao S.A.S
Concesionaria Vial Andina S.A.S.
Concesionaria Vial de los Andes S.A.
Concesionaria Vial del Pacífico S.A.S. Covipacifico S.A.S.
Concesiones CCFC S.A.
Coninvial S.A.S.
Conocophillips
Consorcio Express S.A.
Consorcio Via Al Mar
Constructora de Infraestructura Vial S.A.S.
Drummond LTD.
Estudios y Preyectos del Sol- EPISOL
Gasnova
Grupo AVAL
Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe S.A.S
Grupo Empresarial L.H.S
OXY- Occidental de Colombia
Orica
Proyectos Y Desarrollos Viales Del Pacífico S.A.S
Sociedad Operadora de Aeropuertos de Centro Norte S.A. - AIR
V.P. Ingenergia S.A. E.S.P
Vatia S.A.
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Construction & Materials
Energy, Oil and Gas, and Mining
Financial Services
Government
Mining & Metals
Telecommunications
Transportation, Infrastructure and Roads
Utilities