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Parra Rodríguez Abogados Offices
CARRERA 9 NO 74-08
OFICINA 504
BOGOTA, DC 110221
Colombia
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Parra Rodríguez Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Colombia > Banking and finance Tier 4
Widely recognised for its niche focus on aviation finance, Parra Rodríguez Abogados is a destination firm in its specialist field. The four-lawyer group is equipped to advise on the full range of related matters —from aircraft operation leases through to secured loans and securities offerings— and acts for a mix of commercial and cargo airlines, leasing companies and financial entities. Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa spearheads the team and is noted for his adept handling of cross-border transactions. Other key contacts include Augusto Figueroa Sierra, whose practice spans corporate, litigation and finance; and César Barajas Ruiz, who is the associate director of the banking and finance area.Practice head(s):
Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa; Cesar Barajas Ruiz
Key clients
Aircastle
ALAFCO
CDB Aviation
Fuyo General Lease Co
Nordic Aviation Capital
Work highlights
- Advised a leading US bank on the restructuring of a $100m credit and guaranty agreement with a major Colombian airline.
- Advised a leading export credit agency on the restructuring of the financing of two aircraft on lease to a Colombian airline.
- Advised a major global aircraft leasing company on the transfer of two aircraft between two of the largest airlines in Colombia.
Colombia > Corporate and M&A Tier 4
Arguably best known for its firm-wide focus on aviation finance, Parra Rodríguez Abogados also provides ongoing corporate advice to its impressive raft of aircraft clients. Outside of the aviation sector, the team enjoys close relationships with domestic and international companies in the manufacturing, life sciences, and technology spheres, among others, with its membership of the Multilaw network proving particularly fruitful in relation to multi-jurisdictional matters. The corporate and M&A department is led by high-profile aviation finance veteran Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa, who also handles corporate transactions. Key support comes from corporate and tax partner Álvaro Parra and junior associate Juliana Agulo Buitrago. Former associate practice director Daniela Martínez Silva moved in house at Genfar in February 2023.Practice head(s):
Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa; Daniela Martínez Silva
Dispute resolution > Litigation Tier 4
Parra Rodríguez Abogados houses a comprehensive dispute resolution practice, which is equipped to advise domestic and multinational clients in judicial and arbitral proceedings. Over the past year, the real estate, construction, and energy and natural resources sectors have proved the most fruitful for the group, while it also utilises the wider firm’s signature aviation expertise to handle contentious matters relating to that sphere. At senior level, the team draws on the experience of transactional specialist Bernardo Rodríguez; tax partner Álvaro Parra; and Augusto Figueroa, who handles a mix of administrative and commercial matters. The group also benefits from the support of associate practice director Ángela María Serrano, who has a focus on civil, commercial, and consumer protection litigation, as well as experienced litigator Diego Sastoque.Practice head(s):
Ángela Serrano
Key clients
Inversiones El Charrascal
Halcrow Group UK
Innovation Worldwide DMCC
Trevi Energy
Petreven Servicios Y Perforaciones Petroleras
Viña Santa Carolina
Panor Corporation
United Airlines, sucursal Colombia
Federal Express Corporation
Labyes
Sercel Grc Corp
Ois Telecomunicaciones
Portales Urbanos
Coiffman Fraynd
Comercializadora Colombiana de Carbones y Coques
Abet Laminati
Ameritec
Work highlights
- Representing Inversiones El Charrascal in a damages action.
- Representing Innovation Worldwide DMCC in an executorial collection suit claiming the enforceability of an arbitral award.
- Representing Petreven Servicios Y Perforaciones Petroleras in a contractual claim against Ecopetrol.
Colombia > Tax Tier 4
Parra Rodríguez Abogados’ signature aviation industry expertise is reflected in its tax practice, which routinely advises major airlines on local tax issues, including United Airlines and Cargolux. That being said, the group’s experience extends beyond the aviation sector and it has recently advised companies in the financial services, infrastructure, oilfield services, and technology spheres on contentious and non-contentious tax matters. Tax specialist Álvaro Parra co-heads the group together with María Margarita Parra, who has a focus on tax and real estate. Associate Juan José Goyeneche provides support. Senior associate Marcela Cadavid left to join SanintRivas in November 2022.Practice head(s):
Álvaro Parra; María Margarita Parra
Key clients
United Airlines
Sudamericana Integral de Construcciones Sudinco (SUDINCO)
Soilmec Colombia
Essilor Colombia
SMBC Aviation Capital
Cargolux Airlines International
Knauf International
Aercap (GE Capital Aviation Services)
Hahn Air
GIS premium Colombia
Fundación Abood Shaio
Petreven
Drillmec
Netcracker Technology Colombia
BMC Software Colombia
Vuela Aviación (Volaris)
Work highlights
- Advised Aercap (GE Capital Aviation Services) on taxation in Colombia.
- Advised United Airlines on tax matters relating to its operations in Colombia.
- Acted for Cargolux on Colombian tax matters.
Colombia > Labour and employment Tier 5
Parra Rodríguez Abogados mainly acts for domestic and multinational corporations in labour and employment work, but it also has experience in representing employees. The team handles hiring, contract termination, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution matters, and additionally possesses significant capability in social security and immigration issues. Following the departure of former associate director Nataly Traslaviña González, who co-founded Naro Legal towards the end of 2021, the department is now led by associate practice director Mariana García Diaz, a formerly independent lawyer who joined in February 2022. Tax and transactional partner Álvaro Parra Gómez oversees the practice.Practice head(s):
Mariana García Diaz
Key clients
Netcracker Technology Colombia
United Airlines
BMC Software Colombia
Sudamericana Integral De Construcciones (Sudinco) Colombia
Knauf de Colombia
Fundación Abood Shaio
Corporación Instituto de Cultura Brasil Colombia (IBRACO)
Uberflug Colombia
Drillmec Inc (Colombia branch)
Soilmec Colombia
Seaboard Overseas Colombia
Obera
Sercel
Unión Israelita de Beneficencia de Medellín
Work highlights
- Advised Netcracker Technology Colombia on labour hiring and termination and workplace regulation.
- Advised United Airlines (Colombia branch) on labour hiring and termination, workplace regulation and labour harassment matters.
Parra Rodríguez Abogados > Firm Profile
We are a team of lawyers with more than 30 years of experience.
We are aware of the economic, political and social issues of our time.
In this context we can understand better the needs and opportunities of our clients.
Therefore, we can anticipate and provide clear, complete, timely, adequate and simple solutions.
We resolve the most complex and sophisticated issues with pragmatism, in a simple manner and with attachment to the law.
We protect our client’s interests and reputation with ethics and respect for the law.
We build long lasting and successful relationships with national and foreign clients in different economic sectors.
We are discreet because we understand and share the confidentiality need of our client´s businesses.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Partner | Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa | bernardo.rodriguez@pralaws.com | +57(1) 3764200 |
Associate | Valentina Wagner Gutiérrez | valentina.wagner@pralaws.com | +57(1) 3764200 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms Daniela Pérez Mahecha | Associate | View Profile | |
Miss Elisa Muskus Escamilla | View Profile | ||
Mr Juan Felipe Reyes Rodríguez | Associate | View Profile |