Serrano Martínez CMA’s rapidly growing energy offering scores highly for its ‘innovative approach to issues’. The team is primarily noted for its strength in regulatory and administrative law matters due to the background of practice head José Plata Puyana, who is a former Deputy Superintendent of Energy and Gas. The group also draws on the dedicated support of senior associate Nicolás López, who joined in October 2024 from Cuatrecasas, and associate Angie Cabrera.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We highlight the team for its attention to detail, innovative approach to issues, quick response times, and all-around availability for queries or support.’
- ‘Jose Plata Puyana is a remarkable attorney who is very knowledgeable on energy and regulatory topics. He is always available and takes into account the questions and proposed angles for the legal strategy.’
- ‘Angie Cabrera is a very innovative associate and precise in her concepts, thus exemplifying knowledge and business understanding.’
- ‘The team’s response times are spectacular! It approaches legal issues not only from a legal perspective but from a holistic view of the business and the sector. Jose Plata Puyana is a pragmatic lawyer focused more on solving challenges than on complicating them.’
- ‘The team stands out for its client relations and interdisciplinary collaboration. We highlight Jose Plata Puyana.’
- ‘What makes Serrano Martínez's practice unique is the firm's constant awareness of relevant issues and its direct contact with key stakeholders in the industry and the government.’
Key clients
- EnfraGen Termoflores
- Falabella de Colombia
- Itau Colombia
- WPD Colombia
- Bancolombia
- ABO Energy Colombia
- Anheuser-Busch InBev Bavaria & Cía
- Colombian Power Generation Association (Acolgen)
- Colombian Renewable Energy Association (Ser Colombia)
- Bimbo de Colombia
- Bolsa Mercantil de Colombia
- Cerro Matoso S.A. - South 32
Work highlights
Represented a client in an annulment lawsuit before the Consejo de Estado seeking to nullify Resolutions 40307 and 40409 of 2024, issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Advised CME Construcción y Manutención Electromecánica on its participation in the 2024 Reliability Charge Auction.
Represented VP Ingenergia in an arbitral dispute against a major natural gas producer in Colombia regarding a breach of a supply contract in the wholesale natural gas market.
Practice head
Jose Plata Puyana