Mr Alejandro Mesa > Baker McKenzie S.A.S. > BOGOTÁ, D.C, Colombia > Lawyer Profile

Widely recognised for its relationships with multinational companies, Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’ global network is a big draw for domestic and foreign energy clients ‘due to the value it can add in terms of knowledge in the development of renewables in other geographies’. Alongside its strength in power and renewable energy-related issues, the practice also maintains a strong presence in the oil and gas sector — where its activity spans the full cycle of upstream, midstream and downstream matters — and the mining sphere. Department head Alejandro Mesa specialises in power and hydrocarbons work, with experience across both regulatory law and transactions; he leads the group’s ongoing representation of Engie in relation to all Colombian regulatory, public utilities and contractual matters. Key associate support is provided by senior Andres Ramon Rodriguez-Gomez, who joined from Ecopetrol in July 2023; and intermediate Laura Torres, who specialises in energy, hydrocarbons, public law and climate change.

Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s extensive global network is reflected in its environmental law practice and the team enjoys close relationships with multinational clients, including Schlumberger and Cummins — the group also maintains close links with major domestic names such as Ecopetrol. Arguably best known for its experience in regulatory compliance, corporate support and advisory work, the practice also houses significant contentious experience and routinely represents companies in environmental sanctioning procedures. Senior associate Camila Jiménez heads the practice and is equipped to advise on the full scope of environmental advisory and litigation work. Also noted are energy partner Alejandro Mesa and associate Laura Torres, who focuses on energy, infrastructure and public law.

Baker McKenzie S.A.S. is distinguished by its extensive global platform and clients attest that the projects team ‘has access to resources that other law firms can’t manage to incorporate’. The cross-practice group handles a mix of infrastructure and energy-related work, with its recent experience spanning project development, project finance, corporate support and contentious matters. Project finance specialist Alejandro Mesa is a key contact and brings to bear experience in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. Also noted are newly promoted (July 2023) partner María Montejo, who advises on public procurement and infrastructure projects; and structured finance specialist Ricardo Trejos.

Lawyers in the real estate group at Baker McKenzie S.A.S. are valued by sources for their ‘clarity and business sense to overcome challenges’. Arguably best known for its transactional expertise, the group also possesses extensive experience in urban planning, development and tax-related issues. Transactional energy and infrastructure specialist Alejandro Mesa oversees the department and is advising Netflix on its new offices in Bogotá, including lease arrangements. Senior associate Lucía Murgueytio specialises in real estate law and is highlighted as ‘an excellent lawyer, who always tries to provide the best service’.