Colombia

Colombian law firm Pinilla, González & Prieto Abogados announced the appointment of Natalia Álvarez as the new director of the Environmental Law and Public Services practice, after serving as a lawyer in this same area for 9 years. Natalia Álvarez is a lawyer from the Sergio Arboleda University, and has a master’s degree in environmental law from the Complutense University (Spain). She has worked for almost a decade as an associate attorney in the environmental area of ​​PGP and assumed the direction of this practice since May. Natalia also has experience as a researcher, teacher and consultant for international organizations such as the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). “In addition to strengthening relationships with our current clients, who are the pillar of our work, and whom I deeply thank for their trust, in this new stage we will focus on opening new doors and building alliances with a global perspective that includes sustainability as a central axis, maintaining our essence in urban environmental law and making a difference in public services advice in which we have solid experience and a track record,” says Álvarez. PGP's environmental practice has extensive experience in sectors such as infrastructure, construction, pharmaceuticals, floriculture, agribusiness, energy, mining and telecommunications, among others, integrating sustainability and responsibility into business development from a preventive approach. Among its specialties are the structuring of the environmental component in urban projects, the proper management of water resources, and obtaining environmental licenses, permits and authorizations in different activities and projects that may impact natural resources. Another of Natalia Álvarez's objectives will be to participate in discussion, formulation and adoption of public policies and environmental standards, to monitor the proliferation of regulations that impact various economic sectors in the country. “I consider this stage as an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to continue building relationships based on solid and responsible results, providing a strategic vision to consolidate the firm as a leader in environmental legal solutions. I assume this commitment with great enthusiasm, and I am proud to lead a committed team that shares a clear vision of the importance of integrating sustainability, social impact and innovation with economic development seeking a positive impact in each project we undertake,” concludes the new director.