The pro-business litigation practice at Holland & Knight combines ‘deep legal knowledge with a clear understanding of its clients’ business environment’. Closely aligned with its dominant energy and environmental law offerings, the team notably packs a punch in complex administrative law disputes concerning the energy and natural resources areas. Among its other practice sweet spots, the full-service group also attracts a significant volume of consumer law cases and class actions. José Gutiérrez Mestre spearheads the department and specialises in dispute resolution, private law, and corporate and M&A; he recently handled a string of consumer law cases, among other matters. Energy and environmental law expert Jose Vicente Zapata and public law partner Juan Casallas are also key litigators. The area further benefits from a duo of capable senior counsels in Lorena Martínez and Estefanny Pardo.
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- ‘A highly qualified team that combines deep legal knowledge with a clear understanding of its clients' business environment. The team is characterised by its ability to anticipate legal risks and offer innovative and customized solutions that go beyond the purely technical.’
- ‘The team is staffed by specialists with extensive experience in different industries, allowing it to offer advice aligned with business objectives and facilitate decision-making. Furthermore, the team fosters constant, close, and effective communication, which strengthens the client-attorney relationship.’
- ‘Lawyers not only offer sound legal solutions but also provide strategic, practical solutions tailored to the commercial, regulatory, and operational context of each industry.’
- ‘These are lawyers who not only know the law but also understand the business, work with a vision for the future, and prioritise client success.’
Key clients
- <p>Inversiones y Parcelaciones del Meta (INPARME)</p>
- <p>iShop Colombia</p>
- <p>Colwagen</p>
- <p>Compañía Panameña de Aviación (Copa Airlines)</p>
- <p>Ducamotocol</p>
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lorena Martínez
Practice head
José Gutiérrez Mestre; José Vicente Zapata; Juan Casallas