The energy group at the newly rebranded Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa (formerly DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán) is hailed by clients as ‘a diligent, analytical team with deep knowledge’. The practice is primarily recognised for its regulatory work, where it excels in advising conventional and renewable energy companies on regulatory compliance, licensing processes and administrative law procedures. Less frequently, it also advises on supply agreements, energy-related M&A and day-to-day corporate matters. The department is led jointly by Lucas Arboleda, who is well versed in electricity generation, distribution, and commercialisation-related matters; José Miguel Mendoza, who is a former Superintendent of Public Services; and Johanna Cajigas, who made partner in February 2024 and heads the oil-and-gas area.
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Testimonials
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‘Johanna Cajigas is an excellent person to work with in the natural Gas area. She demonstrates deep knowledge of the subject and the sector.’
‘We highlight the team for its superior academic and practical knowledge in the matters under its consideration. The firm has strategic relationships with the main state entities.’
‘A diligent, analytical team with deep knowledge. Innovative in its way of doing things and agile.’
‘Lawyers demonstrate high technical knowledge (depth), agility and opportunity.’
‘A solid and interdisciplinary team that thinks about the client's needs.’
‘Johanna Cajigas is a comprehensive lawyer who offers the client confidence and certainty to make decisions.’
‘A great work team in this sector that has been strengthened with the inclusion of new partners.’
‘Both Lucas Arboleda and Johanna Cajigas serve our account in this area of expertise. Their contributions are fundamental for the company's decision-making.’
Key clients
- Promigas
- Sungrow Power Renewables Colombia
- Power China Colombia
- Air-e
- Drummond Energy (Colombia branch)
- Sociedad Portuaria Puerto de Barranquilla
- Shell Exploration & Production Colombia
- South 32 /Cerro Matoso
- Nortesantandereana de Gas (Norgas)
- Gran Tierra Energy Colombia
Work highlights
- Advising Air-e on legal and regulatory matters, including on the processes and requirements of the Superintendence of Public Services and the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission.
- Advising Promigas on regulatory and legal matters.
- Advising Shell Exploration & Production Colombia on regulatory matters concerning the natural gas market.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lucas Arboleda; José Miguel Mendoza; Johanna Cajigas