UH Abogados > Medellin, Colombia > Firm Profile

UH Abogados Offices

UH Abogados
Carrera 29C #10C - 125
Office 401. Select Business Tower
MEDELLIN
Colombia
+5743224365

UH Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings

City focus > Medellín Tier 1

Based in Medellín, UH Abogados’ alliance with national heavyweight Brigard Urrutia additionally provides the mid-sized firm with access to a leading Bogotá platform. The group is primarily recognised for its ‘extensive knowledge of real estate law’ as well as for its corporate practice (both departments are ranked nationally), while it also handles dispute resolution, corporate compliance, labour and employment, insurance and tax-related matters. Carolina Uribe and Carlos Henao jointly lead the real estate and the corporate teams; they recently paired up to advise Londoño Gómez and Arquitectura & Concreto on the structuring of a macro-project development intended for housing, commerce and services in the municipality of Bello in Antioquia. Rounding out the partner group is Juan Bernardo Tascón, who heads the litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution practice, and has more than 15 years of experience as a trial lawyer. Key associates include Maria Adelaida Zapata, who specialises in real estate; Daniela Vélez. who has an emphasis on corporate and commercial law; Óscar Fernando Jiménez, who supports on contentious work; and corporate-focused Maria Clara Palacio, who arrived in July 2022 from BDO Colombia.

Testimonials

‘The team has extensive knowledge of real estate law. Additionally, it is very good at maintaining business relationships with clients and counterparties. Lately the group has been expanding its knowledge at the tax level, which complements the business quite well.’

‘We value lawyers for their excellent client relations. We highlight outstanding lawyers Carlos Fernando Henao and Maria Adelaida Zapata.’

‘We value the team for its ability to understand the client as well as the personalisation of its advice and support. It is a close, practical team used to dealing with highly complex issues. Its support provides peace of mind and confidence.’

‘Lawyers demonstrate extensive knowledge of the context and aspects that can influence the different processes. They remain close to the client, know the industry and the client, and provide clear and informed opinions.’

‘We value the team for its ability to understand the client as well as the personalisation of its advice and support. It is a close, practical team used to dealing with highly complex issues. Its support provides peace of mind and confidence.’

‘Lawyers demonstrate extensive knowledge of the context and aspects that can influence the different processes. They remain close to the client, know the industry and the client, and provide clear and informed opinions.’

‘The UH team is of high legal strength, but its best hallmark is its quality of service. We particularly value its ability to understand business and join the client’s team to achieve results. It is a team that generates professional and personal confidence, speeding up negotiations and above all building alternatives.’

‘We recommend Carlos Henao and associate Daniela Vélez for their strength in M&A negotiations and transactions; deep legal knowledge; high level of preparation for difficult negotiations; and clarity in the pursuit of objectives.’

Colombia > Real estate Tier 3

UH Abogados is commended for its ‘extensive knowledge of real estate law’. The Medellín-based group is particularly recognised for its strong relationships with some of the city’s key real estate companies, with recent activity in the investment, development and management of real estate assets. The practice is also well versed in regulatory matters, while clients additionally appreciate its focus on ‘expanding its knowledge at the tax level’. Real estate specialists Carolina Uribe and Carlos Fernando Henao are the key contacts, while associate Maria Adelaida Zapata provides support on real estate transactions.

Practice head(s):

Carlos Fernando Henao; Carolina Uribe

Testimonials

‘The team has extensive knowledge of real estate law. Additionally, it is very good at maintaining business relationships with clients and counterparties. Lately the group has been expanding its knowledge at the tax level, which complements the business quite well.’

‘We value lawyers for their excellent client relations. We highlight outstanding lawyers Carlos Fernando Henao and Maria Adelaida Zapata.’

Key clients

Londoño Gómez and Arquitectura & Concreto

Grupo Cartama

Almacenes Flamingo

Umbral Propiedad Raíz

Condiseño Arquitectos

Latin American Leadership Academy

Distribuidora Avícola

Grupo IMSA

Parroquia San Bartolomé

Concretos y Asfaltos

Work highlights

  • Advised Londoño Gómez and Arquitectura & Concreto on the structuring of a macro-project development intended for housing, commerce, and services in the municipality of Bello, Antioquia.
  • Advised the different companies of Grupo Cartama on their expansion plan, including advising on the purchase of approximately 6000 hectares of land.
  • Advised Almacenes Flamingo on negotiating and drafting lease agreements for its stores located in, and nearby, Medellín.

Colombia > Corporate and M&A Tier 5

A firm fixture in the growing Medellín market, UH Abogados recorded a significant uptick in technology and venture capital-related work over the past year, in line with the city’s increasing attractiveness to VC funds. The team, which is praised for providing ‘clear and informed opinions’, also stands out for its experience in the health and infrastructure spheres. Carlos Henao spearheads the department; his practice focuses on corporate, M&A, real estate and commercial law. The group also draws on the experience of transactional real estate and retail specialist Carolina Uribe and corporate and commercial associate Daniela Vélez.

Practice head(s):

Carlos Henao; Carolina Uribe

Testimonials

‘We value the team for its ability to understand the client as well as the personalisation of its advice and support. It is a close, practical team used to dealing with highly complex issues. Its support provides peace of mind and confidence.’

‘Lawyers demonstrate extensive knowledge of the context and aspects that can influence the different processes. They remain close to the client, know the industry and the client, and provide clear and informed opinions.’

‘The UH team is of high legal strength, but its best hallmark is its quality of service. We particularly value its ability to understand business and join the client’s team to achieve results. It is a team that generates professional and personal confidence, speeding up negotiations and above all building alternatives.’

‘We recommend Carlos Henao and associate Daniela Vélez for their strength in M&A negotiations and transactions; deep legal knowledge; high level of preparation for difficult negotiations; and clarity in the pursuit of objectives.’

Key clients

Bancolombia

Intellias Colombia

Finaktiva

Valor+

Microplast – Antonio Palacio & Compania

STLTH International

Renault Sofasa

Avofruit

Puntos Colombia

Auralac

Ecosistemas Digitales

RCI Colombia

Almacenes Flamingo

Haceb Whirlpool Industrial

Somerauto

Ecosistemas Digitales

Caja de Compensación Familiar de Antioquia (Comfama)

Doctus

Congregación de los Hermanos de las Escuelas Cristianas

CI Banafrut

Work highlights

  • Advised CI Tropical and CI Banafrut as investors in a multi-purpose port terminal to be constructed in the region of Urabá, known as the ‘Puerto Antioquia Project’.
  • Advised the shareholders of El Colombiano and various investors on the sale and purchase of a 56.6% stake of El Colombiano.
  • Advised Home Capital on the negotiation with Bancolombia of a simple agreement for future equity (SAFE).

UH Abogados > Firm Profile

About us: Coming from the corporate world, Uribe Henao Abogados partners are well-prepared lawyers able to properly understand the needs of the clients and develop the appropriate focus for the matters entrusted to them.

“We integrate legal knowledge with the understanding of our clients businesses.”

Values: The firms combination of legal and business experience allows it to globally analyse the client’s requirements and develop effective strategic focuses, emphasizing in quality, opportunity, proximity, efficiency, and alienation with the aims of the clients.

Areas of practice
Real estate and urban planning law: The firm has advised important promoters and developers of real estate projects in Medellín. These services provided by the firm consist of due diligence, accompaniment and negotiation in the sell and purchase of urban and rural property, as their subsequent development. Likewise, it advises clients in the structuring of real estate projects through trusts. In this regard, the firm has provided advice to major shopping center developments on contractual issues such as leasing and space concessions.

Corporate: The firm provides legal assistance to its clients in day-to-day issues, from the incorporation and operation of companies to its winding up, as well as in establishing and enhancing their corporate governance practices.

M&A: The firm assist clients in complex transactions, including corporate restructuring, consolidations and financing, and in the preparation of M&A transactions, including the management of data rooms, performance of due diligence processes, and negotiation of different agreements that are required for the completion of M&A operations, as well as general advice in mergers and acquisition processes.

Commercial: Clients receive permanent commercial counselling from the firm in designing legal solutions considering the risks associated while ensuring the understanding of practical implications. The firm advises clients from different industries in the development of their businesses, by negotiating, drafting, and closing different types of agreements.

Compliance: The firm advises clients in the design, implementation and monitoring of policies, programs and procedures that ensure internal and external regulatory compliance in topics such as the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, transnational bribery and protection of personal data.

Litigation and dispute resolution: The firms attorneys are qualified to represent any individual or legal entity in conflicts of different nature: contracts and torts, class and collective actions; insurance claims and disputes, consumer, competition, labour and corporate matters. Some of the firm’s lawyers are listed as arbitrators.

Labour and employment: The firm provides comprehensive legal advice in issues relating to labour, including drafting employment contracts and special clauses, management of social security obligations, drafting of internal work regulations, and advice in labour disputes, as well as in the implementation of strategies that positively impact client’s employees, by working with professionals from various specialties that include experts in recruitment, development, wellness and coaching.

Insurance: The firm provides legal counsel in insurance matters, regarding the type of insurance policies its clients should take to properly cover risks associated to their industrial and business activity. The firm also represents clients in judicial and extrajudicial claims before different insurance companies, and the firm´s attorneys are experienced in representing insurance companies in terms of liability insurances, as well as property, casualties, life insurances, among others.

International work: In recent years, the firm has been involved in several cross-border transactions in corporate, M&A and commercial matters. This year the firm has been advising INTELIATY LIMITED in legal matters concerning their entrance to the Colombian market; as well as other companies, whose matters are confidential.

Clients: Odinsa, RCI Colombia, Country Club, STLTH, Gran Colombia Gold, Comfama, Centro de Fe y Culturas, Mineros, Grupo BIOS, Almacenes Flamingo, Bancolombia, Contex, Familia, Cartama, Banafrut, Arquitectura y Concreto, Haceb, Conceptum Inmobiliaria, Corbeta Distribuciones, Grupo Vegaflor, Ménsula Ingenieros, Grupo Dinpro, Puntos Colombia, Corporación Pueblo de los Niños, Londoño Gómez Propiedad Raíz, Grupo Orbis, Doblamos, Colpatria Constructora, Makaia, Renault Sofasa, RedPolar, Fundación Ximena Rico Llano, Estyma, Chepe & Pepe, Insignia, Acierto Consultores, PCS Promotora de Comercio Social, CrearCimientos, Gavikol, TCC, Capiro, Umbral, Protección, Exponencial, Videobase, Tienda Registrada, NuSierra y OndadeMar. 

Senior partners: María Carolina Uribe, Carlos Fernando Henao & Juan Bernardo Tascón
Number of partners: 3
Number of other lawyers: 22
Languages: English and Spanish
Offices: The firm is located in Medellín, Colombia and has an alliance with the firm Brigard Urrutia located in Bogotá, Colombia.
Contact: administracion@uhabogados.com; http://www.uhabogados.com/site/;
phone number: +(57-604) 322 4365.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Corporate and M&A; Real Estate Carlos Fernando Henao chenao@uhabogados.com +573146453077
Corporate and M&A; Real Estate Maria Carolina Uribe curibe@uhabogados.com +573104601597
Litigation; Arbitration; Insurance Juan Bernardo Tascon jbtascon@uhabogados.com +573188018603
Corporate and M&A Daniela Velez dvelez@uhabogados.com +573163607040
Tax, Estate Planning Lina Hoyos lhoyos@uhabogados.com +573002680549
Corporate; Tax; Estate Planning Amalia Escobar aescobar@uhabogados.com +573148851384
Real Estate; Urban Planning Maria Adelaida Zapata mzapata@uhabogados.com +573183937156
Labor; Social Security; Immigration Law Sebastian Mejia smejia@uhabogados.com +573132823947
Litigation; Arbitration; Insurance Oscar Jimenez ojiemez@uhabogados.com +573117127552
Intellectual Property; Compliance Maria Alejandra Valencia mvalencia@uhabogados.com +573168297941
Real Estate; Urban Planning Nicolas Monsalve nmonsalve@uhabogados.com +573104384491

Meet The Team(s)

Languages

Spanish
English
French

Memberships

The Legal 500
Chambers & Partners
AmCham Colombia
Probono
Colombian Chamber of Legal Services at ANDI

Other

Partners : 3