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Castro Leiva Rendón Abogados

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‘A firm dedicated to problem-solving’, Castro Leiva Rendón Abogados is distinguished by its record in infrastructure disputes, where it specialises in acting for domestic and multinational concessionaires and construction companies in arbitral proceedings. The team is particularly active in the public transport sphere but its recent work also includes disputes relating to public contracts in the road, education and water infrastructure arenas. Department head José Ignacio Leiva is highly regarded for his experience in disputes with a significant public law dimension. The group also includes Natalia Uribe, who maintains a broad public law and infrastructure practice; and senior associate Laura Amaya, who serves as director of the dispute resolution team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘In terms of quality, Castro Leiva Rendón Abogados competes with the large Colombian firms. Even offering a more experienced service than some firms with a longer history.’

  • ‘What makes Castro Leiva unique is its staff, partners, quality and knowledge. It is a firm dedicated to problem-solving, always available and with a unique attitude compared to other firms.’

  • ‘The quality of the people and partners set it apart. In particular, the availability of José Ignacio Leiva and Natalia Uribe, and their willingness to meet the requirements, is exceptional. They stand out for their knowledge, but above all for the type of people they are. It is a unique firm.’

  • ‘We highlight the direct treatment of its partners, its reliability in advice, and its knowledge and experience. Lawyers always provide availability and prompt response times.’

  • ‘We value its strong personnel, direct support, and its knowledge and experience in national and international affairs.’

  • ‘I appreciate its eloquence in communicating the key points of the case and defence arguments, which achieve a high level of satisfaction due to successful decisions.’

Key clients

  • Concesión La Pintada - Pacifico 2
  • Concesión Unión Vial Río Pamplonita
  • Concesión Loboguerrero-Buga
  • Concesión Mar 1
  • Concesión Devisab
  • Concesión Costera Cartagena Barranquilla
  • Concesión Alto Magdalena
  • Concesión Pacifico 3
  • Concesión Autopistas de Urabá - Mar 2
  • Concesión Conexión Norte
  • Concesión Autopistas del Nordeste
  • Concesión GICA
  • Concesión San Rafael
  • Concesión Ruta al Mar
  • Concesión Cambao Manizales
  • Concesión Convías
  • Concesionaria Nueva Fiscalia
  • SI18 Suba
  • SI18 Calle 80
  • SI 18 Norte
  • Sotramac
  • Transambiental
  • Integra
  • Consorcio Estación Elevadora Canoas
  • OHL
  • Consorcio MAHFER (Ferrovial y MHC Ingeniería y Construcción)
  • Acciona Construcciones y Acciona Agua
  • Ruta Costera
  • MHC Ingeniería y Construcción de Obras Civiles
  • Consorcio Vial de Soacha

Work highlights

  • Represented Mota-Engil in an international arbitration against the FFIE Trust and Ministry of Education.
  • Represented Aguas Kpital Cúcuta in a domestic arbitration relating to a breach-of-contract claim.
  • Represented Acciona Agua in an arbitration against Empresa Municipales de Cali arising from the construction contract for the repowering of the Cañaveralejo Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José Ignacio Leiva