Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
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Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
This area is composed of highly specialized lawyers who provide comprehensive advice on legal matters for the development of projects in different areas such as mining, industrial, energy, corporate, infrastructure and real estate, among others. The high degree of specialization, skill in the use and understanding of technical aspects associated with the respective specialties and coordination with other areas of our firm allows our area to provide multidisciplinary legal services of high quality and added value to government agencies and companies. Mainly, the group performed the following legal activities:
- Support for Due Diligence processes under mergers and acquisitions or Project Finance processes.
- Negotiations of transactions involving mining, environmental and energy relevant aspects.
- Drafting and preparation of contracts used in related industries.
- Environmental, energetic and mining litigation at judicial and administrative levels.
- Compliance audits, covering legal and technical aspects (supported by multidisciplinary teams).
- Advise for environmental impact assessments to investment projects, as well as in the process of obtaining other permits necessary for implementation and after their closing.
- Support to granting processes of mining concessions; assistance regarding mining and surface land disputes, local community; indigenous matters, water rights; among others.
Chambers Review
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uríais a market-leading law firm enjoying a stellar reputation in Colombia for handling oil and gas mandates, as well as power generation issues. The Bogotá-based department is active assisting clients with a range of significant regulatory and transactional matters, counselling on the acquisition of power plants, power purchase agreements, and trade of natural gas. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's expertise also encompasses sector-related environmental due diligence, such as internal audits, field visits, and representation before competent authorities. Oleum, Uriel Renovablesand Atlas Renewable Energy Colombiaare among recent additions to the law firm's client roster.
Work Highlights
- Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría assisted Oleoducto de los Llanos Orientales with the assignment of the Firm Energy Obligations of several power generation plants and with the negotiation of numerous contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría possesses a clear knowledge of the Colombian energy and gas markets and regulations, supported by a customer-oriented team."
"The advice Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría provides combined knowledge of the energy legal framework with an in-depth understanding of the aspects of the business and the client's needs."
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría possesses a clear knowledge of the Colombian energy and gas markets and regulations, supported by a customer-oriented team."
"The advice Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría provides combined knowledge of the energy legal framework with an in-depth understanding of the aspects of the business and the client's needs."
Notable Practitioners
Heavyweight partner Luis Fernando Macías Gómez is widely recognised in Colombian legal circles for his outstanding practice in environmental law.
"Luis Fernando Macías is a professional with great knowledge, experience and trajectory, always ready to attend to any request with the willingness and quality required."
"Luis Fernando Macías Gómez's knowledge and experience in environmental issues gives us the security necessary for us to make the right decisions in the development of our operation."
Front-running practitioner Sandra Manrique elicits outstanding plaudits from clients and peers alike for her celebrated expertise in Colombia's energy industry.
"Sandra Manrique provides extensive knowledge, experience and expertise and is always ready to attend to any request with quality and availability."
"One of Sandra Manrique's strengths is her creativity. She is very effective in generating alternatives within the current legislation to create business opportunities."
Associate-to-watch Iván Páez continues to garner praise from interviewees for his advisory expertise in the Colombian environment area.
"Iván Páez is a highly experienced lawyer with an excellent level of commitment to the client. He provides a solid service."
Associate-to-watch Juan Pablo Gutiérrez Zamora enters the rankings this year following client recognition for his support in the Colombian energy and natural resources market.
"Juan Pablo is a lawyer with extensive knowledge of the regulatory framework for renewable energy in Colombia. He understands the business and shares insights to align with the client's objectives."
María Alejandra Gómez breaks into the rankings this year as an associate-to-watch following strong endorsement from clients who note her expertise in the Colombian environmental arena.
"María Alejandra Gómez is a professional with excellent knowledge of environmental law, understanding of the functionality of companies and their interests."
Ranked Lawyers at
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Colombia
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Clients
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AES Chivor & CIA S.C.A. E.S.P.
ALTAAQA Global
Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A.
Brinsa S.A.
CENIT
Canacol Energy Inc.
Celsia S.A. E.S.P.
Cemex Energy
Cepsa
Chilco Distribuidora de Gas y Energía S.A.S. E.S.P.
Conocophillips
Corporación Soluciones Energéticas Integrales
Cox Energy
E-Lectrica
EPM
Ecopetrol
Enerfin Grupo Elecnor
Flamingo Oil
Geopark Colombia
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Interamerican Development Bank
Interconexión Eléctrica
Macquire Capital (Mexico) S.A. de C.V.
Manuelita S.A.
Neoen EnR Mexico
Phoenix Global Resources
Sociedad Portuaria Graneles del Golfo S.A.
Source South America One S de RL
South32 Energy S.A.S. E.S.P.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Termo Mechero Aguazul S.A. E.S.P.
Termo Mechero Morro S.A. E.S.P.
Terpel Energía S.A.E.S.P.
Transportadora de Gas Internacional S.A. E.S.P. -TGI-
VITOL Colombia C.I. S.A.S.
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