Adding 12 new clients during 2024/25, Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa’s increasingly prominent energy and natural resources practice attracts praise for its ‘absolute mastery of regulations’. Alongside its regulatory prowess, the team additionally shines in transactional matters, while its sector coverage spans a wide scope of power and oil-and-gas related matters. Department co-head Lucas Arboleda scores highly for his combination of ’technical knowledge, public policy experience and business vision’; he recently advised CTG Colombia Holding on a regulatory due diligence process for the acquisition of two solar energy projects. The group is additionally co-led by Johanna Cajigas, who fronts the oil and gas area; and José Miguel Mendoza, who additionally spearheads the corporate litigation practice. Senior associate María Camila González supports on energy, environmental and administrative law matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Simply spectacular. It is a firm with an exceptional level of creativity and intelligence, capable of offering innovative and strategic solutions in a sector as dynamic and challenging as the energy sector. Their project structuring, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities differentiate them from others.’
‘The firm is synonymous with excellence in the energy and natural resources sector. Its team not only has absolute mastery of regulations but also uses them as a strategic tool to drive innovative and sustainable projects. They are brilliant, bold, and always one step ahead of the competition.’
‘What truly makes it stand out is its ability to masterfully navigate between the public and private sectors, perfectly understanding regulatory challenges and transforming them into opportunities. It doesn't react to regulatory changes, but anticipates them to turn them into competitive advantages for clients.’
‘Lucas Arboleda has established himself as a key player. His experience at the Ministry of Mines and Energy gives him deep insight into the sector, allowing him to structure strategies with surgical precision. Few can match his blend of technical knowledge, public policy experience, and business vision.’
‘The team provides solutions to the problems that arise. Lawyers are always available to help. The quality of their work is excellent.’
'José Miguel Mendoza has invaluable experience, innovative ideas, and a strong willingness to work for our company. He anticipates challenging situations and prepares the company to overcome them. Lucas Arboleda also has invaluable experience, brings innovative ideas, and extensive knowledge of his field.’
‘It's a solid team, passionate about what they do.'
'Johanna Cajigas is a lawyer who focuses on both the law and business, making her a unique and effective lawyer in her assessments.’
‘Johanna Cajigas's advice on gas matters has been very important to us. Her experience and knowledge are essential in our business decisions.’
Key clients
- Maurel & Prom
- Petrobras International (Colombia branch)
- Sociedad Portuaria el Cayao
- Efigas
- CTG Colombia Holding
- Électricité de France (EDF)
- Colgas
- Drummond Energy Inc. (Colombia branch)
- Sumatoria
- South 32 /Cerro Matoso
- Gases del Caribe
- GreenYellow Energía de Colombia
Work highlights
Advised Maurel & Prom on the $150m acquisition from NG Energy of a 40% operational interest in the Sinu-9 gas block.
Advised EDF on regulatory matters concerning the development of a green aluminium production facility, including a 500MW solar facility and a 1.1GW combined-cycle power plant.
Advised Colgas on all regulatory matters required to import, store, market, and distribute liquefied petroleum gas.
Lawyers
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.
María Camila González
Practice head
Lucas Arboleda; José Miguel Mendoza; Johanna Cajigas