Projects
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 3
About
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Our Bogotá office has continued to grow and now holds a prominent position in the Colombian market. We have a full, renowned infrastructure team serving a wide range of companies, financial institutions and funds in international, regional and local multifaceted projects and transactions.
The team works together advising on public infrastructure projects under concession contracts and other forms of public-private partnerships (PPP), covering a wide range of infrastructure sectors, including energy, environment, waste, water, education, hospitals, police stations and prisons, sports, airports, ports, railways, road transport, subways and parking facilities.
Chambers Review
Cuatrecasas is a respected international firm showing notable expertise advising domestic and international clients on project development in Colombia. The Bogotá-based team routinely represents private lenders, as well as well-known institutional investors and funds, in the financing of infrastructure projects. The department also has prowess advising on PPPs and concession contracts for public infrastructure projects. Cuatrecasas' client roster spans sectors including banking, investment funds and energy.
Work Highlights
- Cuatrecasas advised Patria Investments, Mercantil Colpatria as sponsors, and Concesionaria Rutas del Valle as obligor, in the financing for the development of the Malla Vial del Cauca project, which comprises a 306 kilometre road connecting the regions of Cauca and Valle del Cauca in Colombia.
Strengths
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"Cuatrecasas knows the sector very well and has extensive knowledge of project finance. They propose innovative ideas and solutions that allow the proper development of projects."
"Cuatrecasas knows the sector very well and has extensive knowledge of project finance. They propose innovative ideas and solutions that allow the proper development of projects."
Notable Practitioners
Frontrunning practitioner Manuel Quinche González has considerable experience advising on an array of projects matters, including those relating to transport and energy infrastructures. He is particularly esteemed for his expertise on project finance mandates in Colombia.
"Manuel Quinche González is a highly capable lawyer. He has great commercial capabilities, resolves problems and helps with business advancements."
"Manuel Quinche González is an excellent lawyer with great technical and personal values."
Juan Carlos Puentes showcases a notable practice in Colombia assisting with the structuring and financing of infrastructure projects. He is well placed to advise clients in the banking sector.
"Juan Carlos Puentes has a great business vision and is always looking for ways to harmonise relationships between parties, which allows him to carry out the transaction efficiently."
Up-and-coming partner Natalia Arango Botero breaks into the rankings this year after interviewees endorse her knowledge of infrastructure and energy projects. She is frequently called upon by clients from the energy, banking and transport sectors.
"Natalia Arango is a very knowledgeable lawyer who understands how infrastructure and energy works. She is very supportive of her clients and always available when needed."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cuatrecasas
Colombia
Members
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Ana María Sánchez
Juan Carlos Puentes
Natalia Arango
Clients
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Banco Santander
Banco de Bogotá
Banco de Occidente
Concesionaria Ruta al Sur
Concesionaria Rutas del Valle
International Construction Bank of China (ICBC)
Vinci Highways
Vía 40 Express
Industries
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Energy
Infrastructure