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About
Provided by Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla
Practice Areas
Mr. Arrieta is a founding partner of Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados. He has issued expert recommendations regarding mining/oil and gas law, corporate law, administrative law, infrastructure and public services law, and public contracts and procurement. Moreover, Mr. Arrieta has litigated in the above mentioned areas, and served as an arbitrator in fiduciary, administrative, infraestructure and public disputes.
Career
Partner Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados (1998 to date). Agent for the Colombian government before the International Court of Justice (2013). Colombian Ambassador to The Netherlands (1994-1996). Colombian Attorney General (1990-1994). Justice, Council of State of Colombia (1990). Co-Justice, Constitutional Court of Colombia (1984). Faculty Dean, Law School, Universidad de Los Andes (1986-1989). Economic Law Professor; Mining and Oil and Gas Law Professor, Universidad de Los Andes (1978-1990).
Professional Memberships
Colombian Oil & Gas Bar Association. Ex Judges of High Courts Association. Arbitrator of the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá. Directive Council, Permanent Court Arbitration.
Publications
"Towards a Colombian Gold Industry", Universidad de los Andes (1974). "El Principio de Derecho Administrativo", Universidad de los Andes (1988).
Personal
Universidad de los Andes, Law degree (1974). Harvard Law School, Harvard University, LLM,(1975). Languages: Spanish, English, and French.
Chambers Review
Latin America
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.
Experienced partner Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla holds a strong reputation in the Colombian mining sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"We have a fantastic experience with the firm and its partner Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla who is a prominent figure in this area and has extensive knowledge of the sector."
"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."
"We have a fantastic experience with the firm and its partner Carlos Gustavo Arrieta Padilla who is a prominent figure in this area and has extensive knowledge of the sector."