Among Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ key attributes, clients highlight the litigation team’s ‘technical knowledge’ and ’ability to analyse different legal strategies’. The practice secures cases across the full spectrum of contentious matters, with a particular orientation towards commercial, competition and administrative law proceedings. Department co-head Andrés Fernández de Soto is a key contact for both dispute resolution and public law; he recently represented FCC Construcción (Colombia branch), in administrative proceedings for patrimonial reparation initiated by the Comptroller General of the Republic. Fellow co-head Paula Vejarano is valued for her ‘knowledge, professionalism, and quality’ and also advises on dispute resolution and public law. The team additionally draws on Ximena Zuleta, who fronts the public law and competition teams, as well as senior associates Lorena Sanint and Julián Avila. Senior associate Carlos Miranda left to study abroad in July 2024.
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‘The litigation practice is staffed by highly competent lawyers. We have had Dentons' support in two litigation cases, one of which has already concluded with very positive results.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their technical knowledge of commercial and procedural matters, their availability, and their dedication throughout the proceedings. I also highlight their ability to analyse different legal strategies for handling cases.’
‘It's an extremely competent team, keen to understand their clients' dynamics and protect their interests. The products they produce are of the highest quality.’
‘Paula Vejarano is a well-rounded attorney, distinguished by her knowledge, professionalism, and quality. Lorena Sanint is a committed associate, eager to understand her client's needs and translate them into action.’
‘The team stands out for its knowledge of the client, the business, and the disputes process. We highlight Paula Vejarano, due to her proximity and knowledge of the business.’
Key clients
- Autopistas de Urabá
- Bunker Holding Group
- Integral Gestión Ambiental
- FCC Construcción
- Lipesa Colombia
- Minera El Roble
- Aqualia
- Collins Aerospace
- Fresenius
- ONGC
- Hella Automotive
- Rappi
- Thyssenkrupp
- Parmalat (Lactalis)
- Aecom Technical Services
- Azteca Comunicaciones (TV Azteca)
- Ford Motor Company
- Grupo Peñaflor
- Consorcio Aguas de Aburrá H.H.A. (Acciona Agua - Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. - Hyundai Engineering Co.)
- Consorcio MASA – Acciona (Mantenimiento y Montajes Industriales – Acciona Infraestructura)
Work highlights
Represented Aecom Technical Services in a breach of contract case initiated by a government entity.
Represented Intralot in three separate lawsuits against the Colombian state.
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Practice head
Andres Fernandez de Soto; Paula Vejarano