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Ucrós & Asociados Abogados SAS

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‘A firm dedicated to the environmental law area’, Ucrós & Asociados Abogados SAS sets out its stall as being a boutique that is comprised of both legal specialists and technical support staff, with the aim of providing comprehensive all-round coverage of environmental law issues. Demonstrating experience across all key economic sectors, the growing team added nine new clients during 2023/24, with a high concentration of concessionaires and infrastructure companies. Founding partner Juan Carlos Ucrós ’presents strategies that lead to practical solutions’; he recently advised Termotécnica Coindustrial on the environmental aspects of its successful bid for the expansion of the Rafael Nuñez International Airport. The team also draws on senior lawyer John Iván Nova, who is a former adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territorial Development.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Juan Carlos Ucrós stands out for his ability to influence the counterparty, and for being an excellent dispute solver; he presents strategies that lead to practical solutions, avoiding long and extensive litigation, providing his services with the expected promptness.’

  • ‘A firm where I always find attention from expert lawyers, with more than 20 years of experience, who are focused on finding solutions. Its expertise in environmental issues is very great and it is a firm specialised in licensing, permitting and sanctioning processes. It has a capable and friendly team.’

Key clients

  • Termotécnica Coindustrial
  • Compañía de Trabajos Urbanos (CTU)

Work highlights

  • Advised Termotécnica Coindustrial on the environmental aspects of its successful bid for the expansion of the Rafael Nuñez International Airport.
  • Advised Refoenergy on environmental matters concerning a biomass plant in Casanare, including on the modification of the environmental licence for the power transmission line, among other issues.