Palacios Lleras
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Palacios Lleras is recognised for its activity in administrative law disputes, where it leans into the firm’s signature public law practice. The group notably maintains a fruitful relationship with mining client Drummond, which it supports on a string of environmental law cases, class actions and constitutional law matters, among other issues. Department head Hugo Palacios Mejía is a popular choice to advise on constitutional and administrative law litigation, particularly cases concerning taxes, mining regulations and government contracts. Also noted are Óscar Gutiérrez, who has a focus on acting for energy and natural resources companies; Pedro Pacheco, who handles arbitral, judicial and administrative conflicts; administrative law litigator Luis Miguel Falla; and associate Maria Alejandra Ortiz Rivera, who joined in September 2024 from Holland & Knight. Senior associate Daniela Devia left the firm in July 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The lawyers at Palacios Lleras are outstanding in every respect.’
- ‘The work is excellent, and the team takes care over its cases. Good depth. We highlight Hugo Palacios Mejía and Óscar Gutiérrez.’
Key clients
- Drummond Ltd. Fondo de Garantías e Instituciones Financieras (FOGAFÍN) Concesionaria Panamericana Concesionaria Alternativas Viales Colombian Natural Resources III (CNR III) Limor de Colombia Gloria Colombia
Work highlights
Represented Drummond in several class actions and individual liability actions alleging that the mining industry causes air pollution and water contamination.