Freire & De La Pava

THE FIRM

FDP Legal (Freire & De La Pava) is a Colombian boutique law firm founded in 2014 in Bogotá, specializing in litigation, arbitration, public law, state contracting, and infrastructure. The firm advises private companies and public entities on complex legal matters, with particular depth in construction, concessions, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and administrative disputes.

As a boutique firm, FDP Legal guarantees direct partner involvement in every case. This commitment translates into rigorous, strategic counsel and sustained client relationships — reflected in the firm's NPS Client Satisfaction recognition by The Legal 500.

The firm represents clients across the real estate, infrastructure, energy, and construction sectors, including public entities and major private groups. Its dispute resolution practice boasts a success rate above 80% in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Notable clients have included the National Hydrocarbons Agency and Grupo Zona Franca Bogotá.

FDP Legal has established alliances with external specialists in labor, criminal, and tax law, ensuring clients have access to an integrated legal response when needed.

PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation and Arbitration: The firm handles complex disputes before administrative courts, civil courts, and arbitration tribunals. Its practice covers public and private contractual claims, economic imbalance claims in public contracts, direct reparation actions, and commercial arbitrations. The firm structures and leads contentious strategies from inception through enforcement.

Public Law and State Contracting: FDP Legal advises clients throughout the full lifecycle of public contracts — from bidding processes and contract execution to sanctioning proceedings and contractual breach defense. The firm has deep expertise in state contracting regulations and the specific legal dynamics of infrastructure and mobility projects, including representation of public-sector agencies in conflict resolution.

Infrastructure and Construction: The firm provides specialized legal counsel on construction contracts, concession agreements, and large-scale infrastructure projects at local and national level, including PPP frameworks and EPC structures. It advises contractors, sponsors, and public entities on legal risk prevention, claims structuring, and dispute management.

State Liability: The firm represents individuals and legal entities in proceedings seeking comprehensive economic compensation for damages caused by actions or omissions of public entities, in accordance with Colombian administrative law.

Recognition

• The Legal 500 — Firms to Watch: Dispute Resolution / Litigation (Colombia, 2025)
• The Legal 500 — Firms to Watch: Public Law (Colombia, 2025)
• The Legal 500 — NPS Client Satisfaction recognition
• Leaders League — Recommended: Dispute Resolution / Civil and Commercial Litigation (Colombia, 2026)
• Leaders League — Valuable Practice: Arbitration (Colombia, 2026)