Chemás & Asociados

Chemás & Asociados’ prominent public law offering is reflected in its arbitration practice, which is chiefly recognised for its expertise in disputes concerning state contracts. The team is frequently engaged to represent concessionaires and construction companies before national and international tribunals, usually against public sector entities such as (ANI) and the National Agency for Legal Defense of the State (ANDJE). As a former legal adviser to the Presidency of the Republic of Colombia, high-profile disputes specialist Jorge Eduardo Chemás leverages nearly four decades of experience in handling high-stakes and complex work; he is currently representing Ingetec and Ingetec G&S in a $9.1m arbitral proceeding against contractor Patrimonio Autónomo del Fondo de Financiamiento de la Infraestructura Educativa (PA-FFIE), alleging breach of contract. The three-partner team further draws on Sergio Alejandro Chemás Vélez, who focuses on dispute resolution, administrative law and public procurement; and Ingrid Soraya Ortiz, who is currently on leave due to her appointment as delegate in charge of the Consumer Protection Division at the SIC. Intermediate associate Nicolás España (private law and arbitration) is also noted.