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The multinational natural gas utilities organisation Gas Natural Fenosa is one of the main distributers and marketers of gas in Colombia, operating in the city of Bogotá and the municipalities of Soacha and Sibate. Headquartered in Spain, the company began its operations in Colombia in 1997 by acquiring a majority stake in Gas Natural SA and is now one of the leaders in its category servicing more than 2.9 million customers through a distribution network of 22,000km. Its legal department stands out for its possession of a strong industry focus, with individual lawyers said to demonstrate unparalleled understanding of the local energy market. It is therefore not surprising that this highly praised team is given substantial responsibility by senior management to handle all corporate affairs of the Colombian group, ensuring the proper operation of the different companies within the group from a legal and regulatory point of view. Particular areas of praise for the team also include its strong attention to detail in preparing and reviewing contracts and legal concepts for the different areas of the company, as well as its capacity to manage regulatory affairs within the gas sector. At the helm of this team is Sheilla Namen, a lawyer known for her strong leadership and ability to manage high-level relationships. Namen is a highly commended lawyer who is in charge of the entire corporate affairs unit of the company in Colombia and Peru, and has previously served at senior level positions at Energy Group Bogotá, ISAGEN and AIG.