Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
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Provided by Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
ARRIETA MANTILLA & ASOCIADOS is a boutique law firm with a top-tier global reputation that has renowned experience in Public Law. The Firm has counselled leading national and foreign companies in all aspects concerning their relationship with the Colombian administration, among others: International Public Law, Constitutional, Administrative, Regulatory, Public Contracts, Procurement matters and National and International Arbitration. The firm is considered one of the leading firms in Public Law in Colombia, and it is renowned for its analytical yet practical approach to difficult legal issues.
At a national level, the Firm provides assistance to private companies on administrative and constitutional matters.
On the regulatory side, the Firm provides legal advice the largest cellphone company in Colombia, on issues before the Commission for the Regulation of Communications and the Ministry of Technologies and Communications. Furthermore, the Firm has a deep knowledge of regulatory minutiae of the Mining and Hydrocarbons sector, which is supported by an extensive experience working with the leading companies.
In addition to the previous matters, the Firm acts as the attorney in different judicial review procedures of administrative acts taken by the government before the Colombian administrative jurisdiction.
Chambers Review
Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados has an outstanding department that is renowned for handling complex contentious and non-contentious public law mandates in Colombia. The law firm is sought after to assist with public procurement processes in the advertising space on public transport. The market-leading department advises on financial matters relating to state contracts. Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados is highly efficient dealing with administrative proceedings and disputes, including judicial review cases, as well as arbitration procedures.
Work Highlights
- Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados assisted ICO MEDIOS with the bidding process carried out by Empresa de Transporte Masivo del Valle de Aburra, a company that operates the subway in Medellín,as well as the execution of the state contract to administrate the advertising spaces in the underground system of the city.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados demonstrated a complete mastery of the subject on which we consulted them. They manage different complementary actors to design the best strategy for the case."
"The experience, quality, availability and professionalism are excellent alongside their knowledge of infrastructure business and Colombian state contracts."
"Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados demonstrated a complete mastery of the subject on which we consulted them. They manage different complementary actors to design the best strategy for the case."
"The experience, quality, availability and professionalism are excellent alongside their knowledge of infrastructure business and Colombian state contracts."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla maintains a market-leading public law practice in Colombia. He offers over four decades of experience advising clients on contentious-administrative mandates, as well as assisting state entities with their public law mandates in Colombia.
"He works closely with clients and demonstrates significant experience and knowledge. He excels in reaching agreements between parties, with strong negotiation skills and clear communication."
"The nature of our industry demands top-tier advisors, and we have had an outstanding experience with Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla. He is a leading expert with profound knowledge."
Yady Villaquiránis commended by respondents for her experience advising on contentious-administrative mandates in Colombia. She is well placed to advise clients hailing from a wide range of industries, including the infrastructure and financial sectors.
"I see Yady Villaquirán as one of the best lawyers in Colombia. Her knowledge of public law is widely known, in addition to being a very accomplished professional and an excellent person."
Alvaro Mantilla Padilla offers expertise advising clients on administrative mandates, including concession contracts, while providing additional capabilities in Colombia's projects arena.
"Alvaro Mantilla Padilla has unmatched experience and a unique perspective on legal issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
Colombia
Members
Provided by Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
Andres Arias Guzman
Carlos José Bermudes Pulido
Maria José Hernandez
Santiago Cardona Neira
Clients
Provided by Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados
Asociación Colombiana de Semillas y Biotecnología
British American Tobacco - BAT
CERRO MATOSO S.A.
Celsia S.A. E.S.P.
Cementos Argos S.A. - Zona Franca S.A.S.
Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Darby Overseas Investents
Departamento Nacional de Planeación (DNP) and KPMG Advisory
EMPRESA NACIONAL PROMOTORA DE DESARROLLO – ENTERRITORIO –
EMPRESAS PÚBLICAS DE MEDELLÍN E.S.P. – EPM –
Ecopetrol S.A.
Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá
FINANCIERA DE DESARROLLO NACIONAL (FDN)
FONADE and PROFIT BANCA DE INVERSIÓN
ICO MEDIOS SAS
ORICA COLOMBIA S.A.S.
Sociedad Minera de Santander MINESA S.A.S.
THREE CROWNS
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Banks
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Telecommunications
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