Lawyers in Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa’s environmental law team attract praise for their ‘good handling of environmental authorities in difficult situations’. Particularly noted for its activity in non-contentious work – including advising on regulatory compliance and due diligence matters – the group also demonstrates recent experience in administrative sanctioning procedures. Next-generation partner Camila del Villar heads the practice and is ’practical and balanced in her recommendations’. The team recently saw three departures at associate level; senior Ángela Pinzón left the firm in June 2025; intermediate Daniela Pinilla Mendez left in May 2025; and junior María Fernanda Navarro left in December 2024.
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‘Excellent knowledge of Colombian regulations, practical when making recommendations, and good handling of environmental authorities in difficult situations in Colombia. ’
‘Camila del Villar is practical and balanced in her recommendations and concepts. We highlight her excellent handling of authorities and protection of the company's interests. She has extensive knowledge of environmental regulations.’
- ‘Their innovation in using Artificial Intelligence facilitates and speeds up different processes, allowing them to respond to client needs with greater agility without sacrificing quality or judgement in the results.’
- ‘The lawyers are professionals with great integrity, who widely demonstrate mastery and knowledge of the subject matter. Furthermore, their judgement and relevance provide the best answers for clients, always within the regulatory framework and professional ethics.’
Key clients
- Petrobras Colombia Combustible
- Coltabaco and Philip Morris Colombia
- Inverlibos
- Colgas (before Norte Santandereana de Gas)
- Sika Colombia
- Eterna
- Patria Investments
- Asociación Nacional de Empresas de Servicios Públicos y Comunicaciones (ANDESCO)
Work highlights
Represented Petrobras Colombia Combustible before a local court in Santa Marta, defending one of its most significant projects in Colombia.
Advised an energy company on exploring the use of green banks to meet biodiversity compensation measures.
Advised a China-based multinational on acquiring a large solar project in Colombia, including environmental aspects.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Camila del Villar