Providing a ‘commercial and practical approach to solving challenges’, Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s energy and natural resources team leverages its global platform to advise an exhaustive roster of multinational power, mining, and oil-and-gas companies on their Colombian operations. Striking a balance between regulatory and transactional work, the group’s recent experience spans a broad scope of permitting, project finance, project development and transactional matters, among others. Department head Alejandro Mesa is highly regarded for his ’in-depth knowledge of local and international energy legislation’; he provides ongoing advice to Schlumberger Surenco on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters. Experienced senior associate Camila Jiménez serves as director of the environmental law area and her work routinely intersects energy and environmental law; she notably supports Mesa on the Schlumberger file. The team also includes newly promoted (July 2025) senior associate Laura Torres Restrepo, whose practice encompasses energy, hydrocarbons, climate change and public law. Senior associate Andres Ramon Rodriguez-Gomez left to go freelance in October 2024.
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‘A very strong team, with experience in developing industry contracts and relevant regulations. It provides a commercial and practical approach to solving challenges faced by companies in the industry, due to its high level of regulatory knowledge which allows it to understand the industry.’
‘Baker McKenzie stands apart from other firms due to the calibre of its lawyers and people involved in the task at hand, who are fully committed to deliver well-thought-out advice to clients.’
‘The breadth of matters covered — past and current — provides it with comprehensive understanding, on top of which, it spends time and resources to provide outstanding work. BM has a global reach, which in our case it is very important because we have business in different jurisdictions.’
‘Alejandro Mesa is a partner with in-depth knowledge of local and international energy legislation. Laura Torres demonstrates strong devotion to the cases she handles. Its lawyers help us in different aspects, from advising on the legislation to business-related issues.’
‘The firm stands out for its personalised attention. The discipline of research and seeking references and alternative sources beyond their own knowledge (which is quite extensive, by the way). Regardless of whether the case is ongoing or on hold, they stay up-to-date with the news and developments.’
‘Lawyers listen to concerns and give importance to the client's perspectives. They bring to the table possible unseen perspectives and blind spots the client hasn't noticed. I say this in a very positive way; they are a very good combination of an excellent lawyer and a therapist.’
Key clients
- Transportadora de Gas Internacional
- Schlumberger Surenco
- Cementos Tequendama
- Schneider Electric de Colombia
Work highlights
Advised Transportadora de Gas Internacional on various regulatory matters and day-to-day issues.
Advised Banco Davivienda on the project financing of solar power generation plants.
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Practice head
Alejandro Mesa; Camila Jimenez