The ‘very committed and knowledgeable’ team at Brigard Urrutia is equipped to advise on the full life cycle of environmental law issues, from permitting and environmental audits, through to litigation and due diligence work. Incoming practice director for environmental and sustainable business, Margarita Solorza, joined the practice from Holland & Knight in June 2024 and brings to bear additional in-house experience from prior roles at Talisman Energy and Geotec Engineering. At partner level, the department is additionally overseen by corporate and M&A co-head Jaime Robledo and energy and projects specialist Carlos Umaña. The group also includes senior associate Juana Valentina Micán, who is a former lawyer for the District Secretary of the Environment; she advises on regulation, environmental litigation and project structuring. Senior associate Juan Sebastian Panesso left the firm in June 2025.
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‘The team is both technical and legal, which allows for many aspects to be addressed and additional ones to be considered. Lawyers are very committed and knowledgeable.’
‘We haven't looked at other firms precisely because of the quality of the firm's human and professional approach in the services we requested. Seeking other teams with which to compare Brigard Urrutia would mean compromising time that could have been saved by starting with the firm from the outset. ’
‘We highlight the team’s focus on getting to the core of the matter by showing the best option with tangible results (deliverables) in as much detail as possible, and also involving the client in the process during the construction of these options.’
‘The team provides specialised, practical, up-to-date knowledge. Lawyers stand out for their commitment, availability, and positive attitude to move projects forward, issuing early warnings to find appropriate and timely solutions.’
‘Having a technical advisor on the team adds value to the various processes. Attorneys have the necessary knowledge for the various legal advisory processes.’
Key clients
- Drummond Energy Inc.
- Decathlon Colombia
- Aerovías del Continente Americano /Avianca
- Cirion Technologies Colombia
- Minerva Foods
- Bristol Myers Squibb de Colombia
- Steward Health Care International Colombia
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
- EDF Renewables Colombia
- The Walt Disney Company Colombia
- Abo Energy Colombia
- Yara Colombia
Work highlights
Advised Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional on pre-feasibility studies and designs for the reactivation of the Pacific Railway Corridor.
Advised Lhoist on the partial update of its environmental management plan in different components required by the environmental authority.
Advised Amarak Gutami on the socio-environmental regulations applicable to the development of a renewable energy project 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; Carlos Umaña; Margarita Solorza