Sandra Manrique > Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría > Bogota, Colombia > Lawyer Profile

‘At the forefront of all trends’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s team is valued by sources for its ‘knowledge and experience in the energy sector’. The comprehensive practice handles the full scope of transactional, regulatory and contentious work, with the ability to lean on other specialists from across the full-service firm to resource large-scale and cross-practice matters. Department head Sandra Manrique ‘possesses great judgment and has very good negotiation skills’ and is particularly well versed in oil-and-gas, and mining-related issues. In terms of the former, Manrique has been advising Shell Exploration & Production Colombia on various regulatory and commercial matters, while on the mining side she is providing regulatory advice to Gramalote Colombia on the planning and development of its projects. The team also fields an impressive group of experienced associates, including principal of the energy, mining and natural resources department, Juan Pablo Gutiérrez (who attracts praise for being ‘very transparent in his advice about what can or cannot be done‘), and Mateo Sinisterra, who oversee the power and mining teams, respectively. Former associate director of the hydrocarbons unit, Johanna Cajigas, left the firm in May 2023.