The ‘interdisciplinary’ and ’highly technical’ team at Medellín-based Ariza & Marin maintains its focus on contentious work involving the projects and public law spheres. Clients are predominantly drawn from the construction, infrastructure and energy areas, with the team a popular choice to represent project consortiums in actions against public-sector entities. The department is co-led by projects and dispute resolution partner Camilo Marin; public law specialist Carolina Ariza; and Tomás Cuartas Orrego, who serves as associate practice director of the dispute resolution practice.
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  • ‘An interdisciplinary, highly technical, trained and organised legal team.’

  • ‘Lawyers stand out for their responsibility, efficiency, timeliness and high legal capabilities.’

Key clients

  • Grupo Argos
  • Comercializadora S& E y Cía
  • Agromar
  • Vías de las Américas
  • Andina de Construcciones y Asociados
  • Ingeniería y Vías
  • Construcciones AP
  • Ménsula
  • Hycsa Colombia
  • Mejía Acevedo
  • Inversan
  • O-TEK Central

Work highlights

Advised a client involved in a contractual dispute concerning the construction of underground electric infrastructure in Cartagena.
Represented Consorcio Vías del Centro in proceedings concerning disaster-related liabilities following weather-related emergencies.
Represented Grupo SYC in a legal action against the Department of Caldas regarding a construction contract.

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Tomás Cuartas Orrego

Practice head

Camilo Marín; Carolina Ariza; Tomás Cuartas Orrego