Demonstrating ‘in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations’, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ robust environmental law practice continues to gain traction in the market, adding eight new clients during 2025/26. The group is active across all key pillars of the area, with its recent work encompassing regulatory compliance, project development, permitting and consultation and dispute resolution. Director Margarita Lorduy leads the department and notably advised new client Organización Terpel on the legal feasibility of a hydrocarbon transportation project, including environmental aspects. Lorduy is highlighted together with mid-level associate Valentina Vivas for maintaining a ’strategic approach to addressing environmental issues’. Natural resources specialist Hernán Rodríguez anchors the overarching energy and natural resources practice and is noted for mining-related matters.
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- The environmental team at Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas is unique for its in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and its ability to deploy strategic and business acumen in finding solutions.
- Margarita Lorduy and Valentina Vivas are notable for their extensive knowledge of environmental regulations across various sectors and their strategic approach to addressing environmental issues. Their availability to meet our needs and their experience in strategic decision-making, sanctioning processes, and environmental permitting make them stand out from many other teams.
- María Margarita Lorduy and Valentina Vivas are notable for their extensive knowledge of environmental regulations across various sectors and their strategic approach to addressing environmental issues. Their availability to meet our needs and their experience in strategic decision-making, sanctioning processes and environmental permitting make them stand out from many other teams.
- We value its specialised knowledge in environmental matters. It offers timely, high-quality advice with a practical approach to addressing clients' issues.
- Maria Margarita Lorduy is an excellent lawyer with extensive professional experience and a practical approach to her clients' cases. She is a true specialist in her field and adds significant value to the legal services she provides.
Key clients
- Max Resource Colombiana
- Organización Terpel
- Fleischmann Foods
- Climate Impact Partners
- Pétalo del Norte Santander I
- Mineros
- Interconexión Eléctrica
- Intercolombia
- Colombiana Kimberly Colpapel
- Refinería de Cartagena
- Strabag
- Generadora Nare
Work highlights
Advised Max Resource Colombiana on the update of a regional Watershed Management and Land Use Plan (POMCA).
Advised Terpel on the legal feasibility of a hydrocarbon transportation project, including environmental issues.
Advised Fleischmann Foods on an environmental-sanctioning procedure regarding alleged non-compliance with wastewater discharge regulations.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
María Margarita Lorduy