Acclaimed for its ‘rigorous and strategic analysis’, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ environmental law group continues on its upwards trajectory and added ten new clients during 2024/25, including Interconexión Eléctrica and Colombina. Well versed across a wide scope of compliance, environmental sanctioning procedures and litigation cases, the team contributes extensive experience in the energy and natural resources, transport, manufacturing, infrastructure and agroindustry areas, among others. Director Margarita Lorduy fronts the practice and is an ’excellent professional’; she provides ongoing advice to several companies on environmental law matters including ISA Intercolombia and Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce. The group also draws on the senior experience of national resources co-head Hernán Rodríguez, while junior associate Valentina Vivas provides dedicated support to the environmental law practice.
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Testimonials
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‘An excellent team. Professionals are committed and successful. María Margarita Lorduy is an excellent professional.’
‘We value the team for its rigorous and strategic analysis. Lawyers are specialists with a broad vision.’
'The lawyers are excellent, committed, and always accurate. Outstanding professionals.’
‘The team stands out for its great knowledge of the subject and practicality in recommendations.’
- ‘Lawyers possess specialised knowledge of environmental law. We highlight their experience in handling cases practicality.’
Key clients
- ISA Intercolombia
- Interconexión Eléctrica
- Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce
- Colombina
- Gramalote Colombia Limited
- Express Luck Colombia
- Grupo Bios
- Refinería de Cartagena
- Heinz Colombia
- Textiles Lafayette
Work highlights
Advised ISA Intercolombia on compliance with environmental and social matters, including representation in environmental sanctioning procedures.
Advised Colombina on a preventive environmental legal assessment of its five plants and seven agencies in Colombia.
Advised Express Luck Colombia on the applicability of environmental regulations concerning the management and disposal of post-consumer electrical and electronic equipment.
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.
Practice head
María Margarita Lorduy