Carlos Fernando Henao > UH Abogados > Medellin, Colombia > Lawyer Profile

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.

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.

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.