Environment

Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa

Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa (formerly DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán until its demerger from the DLA Piper network in May 2024) houses a growing environmental law offering that continues to consolidate its position in the market following the launch of the practice in February 2022. Notably, the team added 14 new clients to its roster during 2023/24 — including Boston Scientific Colombia and Ecopetrol — and it has also successfully worked to increase its share of contentious work. Camila del Villar ‘possesses excellent knowledge of environmental regulations’ and heads a department that additionally includes intermediate associate Daniela Pinilla Mendez, who provides dedicated support to the environmental and sustainable development law area, and junior associate María Fernanda Navarro.

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Testimonials

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‘It stands out for its knowledge of environmental law matters and client service. The appointment of Camila del Villar as a partner in the practice was a very successful decision that allows the area to be recognised alongside other firms.’
‘Camila del Villar possesses excellent knowledge of environmental regulations, is focused on solving problems and provides extraordinary response times and in accordance with the client's priorities.’
‘I would highly recommend the team from our experience of working with it. Camila del Villar, Daniela Pinilla Mendez, and María Fernanda Navarro are all available to their clients, showing interest in understanding business models and real needs.’
‘Lawyers do not limit themselves to carrying out a legal analysis, but rather validate alternatives for applying the standard to the practical and changing situations of their clients. Together, they team up with their clients to obtain real and appropriate solutions, always going the extra mile.’

Key clients

Sika Colombia
Colgas
Bancolombia, Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN) and Compartment A of the private equity fund FCP Deuda Infraestructura II Sura
Boston Scientific Colombia
Asociación Nacional de Navieros y Agentes Marítimos (ASONAV)
Isa Intercolombia
Ecopetrol
Asociacion Nacional De Empresas De Servicios Publicos Y Comunicaciones (ANDESCO)
Mineros Aluvial
Ecodiesel Colombia

Work highlights

Advised Bancolombia, Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN) and Compartment A of the private equity fund FCP Deuda Infraestructura II Sura - Credicorp Capital on the environmental due diligence process for the financing of a new road project in Valle del Cauca.
Advised a Norwegian renewable energy company on the due diligence process connected to its acquisition of an infrastructure company, including environmental compliance issues.
Advised Ecodiesel Colombia on an environmental sanctioning proceeding.