The environmental law team at Brigard Urrutia ‘complements legal knowledge with technical knowledge’, according to clients. Demonstrating extensive experience across regulatory, corporate support and environmental sanctioning investigations, the group’s recent work spans matters in the energy, natural resources, transport, life sciences, and food and drink sectors, among others. Corporate and M&A co-head Jaime Robledo steers the department at partner level. The practice is additionally co-led by senior associates Juana Valentina Micán, who is a former lawyer for the District Secretary of the Environment; and Juan Sebastian Panesso, who contributes a strong track record in energy and mining-related matters. Former associate director and department co-head Guillermo Tejeiro left for an in-house position at Citibank in October 2023; the firm has since replaced him with the hire of Margarita Solorza - formerly a senior counsel at Holland & Knight - as practice director for environmental and sustainable business matters; effective as of June 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is distinguished by its knowledge of carbon credits, which allows it to offer specialised and highly effective legal advice. The experience and dedication that characterise its professionals guarantees service of the highest quality. Lawyers demonstrate integrity, commitment and excellence.’
‘The team's complement between the legal and technical area is very good and is a great contribution to being able to construct advice and recommendations.’
‘The team stands out for its promptness in response, compliance with time and quality of work.’
‘The team is interdisciplinary and complements legal knowledge with technical knowledge.’
‘The lawyers who make up the team are expert and competent professionals, with a very quick response capacity. I especially highlight Juana Valentina Micán and Juan Sebastian Panesso.’
Key clients
- Hevolución
- EDF Renewables Colombia
- Aerovías del Continente Americano / Avianca
- Comunidades Sostenibles
- Drummond Energy
- Drummond
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
- Scotta Colombia
- Puerta de Oro – Empresa de Desarrollo del Caribe
- Grupo Fanalca
Work highlights
Advised Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN) on the structuring of the Pacific Railway project in Colombia, including on the environmental and social components.
Advised Hevolución on environmental regulatory compliance in relation to a hydrogen generation project.
Advised ABO Wind on ongoing environmental and social regulatory matters concerning its renewable energy projects in Colombia.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Margarita Solorza
Practice head
Jaime Robledo; Juana Valentina Micán; Juan Sebastian Panesso