Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 3
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Provided by Sanclemente Fernández Abogados S.A.
Thanks to our extensive experience in the industry, throughout our 80 years, SANCLEMENTE FERNANDEZ ABOGADOS S.A. (SFA), has gained an exceptional insight of this sector, providing highly specialized and comprehensive counseling to operator, service, transport, financing and power generating companies. Our Firm has provided consultancy on developing projects in different areas such as oil, mining, energy, industrial, corporate and infrastructure. We provide among others, consultancy services in:
- Exploration, production, transport, commercialization, refining, marketing and financing in the oil and mining industry.
- Award and negotiation of Association Contracts, Exploration and Production Agreements (EPA) and Technical Evaluation Agreements (TEA) in bidding rounds with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and additional agreements on non-conventional reservoirs.
- Farm Out, Joint Operation Agreements (JOA), PMC and EPC contracts.
- Due Diligence processes for merger and acquisition transactions.
- Structure different credit facilities, such as Syndicated Loans and Credit Lines among others.
- Assistance in importation of machinery and equipment, and tax exemptions in the sector.
- Non-conventional energy sources.
- Assistance regarding mining and surface land disputes, water rights, local community and indigenous matters.
- Litigation regarding land claims, popular actions, writs of mandamus, union strikes, labor lawsuits and tax claims at all judicial and administrative levels.
Chambers Review
Sanclemente Fernández Abogados is a highly regarded firm with strong experience in a variety of oil and gas matters. The boutique firm represents Colombian and international clients that are active in hydrocarbon exploration and extraction. The team is particularly active advising on service agreements and consultations, as well as representing clients before the competent authorities. Sanclemente Fernández Abogados also offers additional counsel on hydrocarbon issues in contentious proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's been a blessing to work with them. Sanclemente Fernández Abogados' relationship and commitment have been great. The team has been helpful in many ways and has supported us very well."
"It's been a blessing to work with them. Sanclemente Fernández Abogados' relationship and commitment have been great. The team has been helpful in many ways and has supported us very well."
Notable Practitioners
Seasoned natural resources partner Diana Sanclemente benefits from solid experience assisting clients with upstream and downstream oil and gas mandates in Colombia.
"Diana Sanclemente is for me the best energy and commercial lawyer in Colombia, with very in-depth knowledge of the energy industry."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Colombia
Members
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Industries
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Energy & Natural Resources
Finance
Foreign Investment
Gas
Infrastructure
Labour
Litigation
Mining
Non Conventional Energy Sources