Projects and Infrastructure
Partner
Lawyer from Universidad de los Andes, with specialization and Master’s in Public Law and Administrative Management from the same university. Since he joined the firm in 2011, he has rendered advice in administrative law, state contracts and mining-energy law.
In 2015 he was entrusted the development of a business plan for the firm, including implementing quality management systems focused in rendering boutique services, among other managerial functions of the firm. He speaks Spanish, English and French.
Spanish, English and French.
Educational Background:
• Universidad de los Andes
Bogotá D.C., Colombia
Lawyer, 2007.
• Universidad de Los Andes
Bogotá D.C., Colombia
Specialist in Public Management and Administrative Institutions, 2009.
• Universidad de Los Andes
Bogotá D.C., Colombia
Master´s in Public Management and Administrative Management, 2012.
The ‘creative and determined’ projects team at Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados ‘reviews problems from multiple perspectives’, according to satisfied clients. The group frequently works hand-in-hand with the wider firm’s public law practice to specialise in representing public entities, concessionaires and other sector stakeholders on major infrastructure projects and public contracts. Alongside its dominant position in toll-road concession contracts, the group is equipped to handle the full range of projects as demonstrated by its recent roles in airport, irrigation and energy-related matters. Senior partner Álvaro Mantilla
is widely revered as a go-to sector expert for his broad experience spanning project development, secondary transactions, and contentious work. The team also draws on public law specialist Yady Villaquirán Castro; administrative law and projects-focused Álvaro Mantilla Sánchez; and up-and-coming partner Ramón Enrique Ramírez. As associate level, Julián González Torres is recommended for his emerging expertise in public procurement processes, among other matters.