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Lauded for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure sector’, Cuatrecasas’ increasingly broad projects practice is active across the roads, rail, energy and healthcare spheres, among others. Department head Manuel Quinche ranks among Colombia’s top project finance experts and maintains close relationships with domestic and international lenders and borrowers. He recently advised the co-obligor, Autopista Magdalena Medio, and the sponsors, KMA Construcciones and Ortiz Construcciones y Proyectos, on the financing of the toll road connecting Puerto Salgar to Barrancabermeja. The team additionally includes a strong duo of next-generation partners in Juan Carlos Puentes, who brings ’deep understanding of the business’, and project finance specialist Ana María Sánchez. Also recommended are Natalia Arango, who focuses on finance, energy and infrastructure and was promoted to partner in April 2024; and senior associate Manuel Gómez, who handles infrastructure and public law.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Cuatrecasas has a team of professionals with in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure sector in Colombia and a remarkable ability to quickly and thoroughly understand the projects it gets involved with. This allows it to offer accurate, realistic, and timely solutions aligned with business objectives.’

  • ‘Juan Carlos Puentes is a lawyer with solid legal knowledge and, even more importantly, a deep understanding of the business, which allows him to provide strategic advice aligned with the client's needs.’

  • ‘An agile and innovative team that is very clear about project risks and potential mitigations. It always seeks to quickly resolve issues for the benefit of the business. It easily stands out from firms due to its timely responses, thorough work, and ability to help businesses move forward.’

  • ‘The team's lawyers are dedicated, hardworking, and constantly strive for excellence. It is a team with a deep technical knowledge base. ’

  • ‘A team that is highly committed to the client. It truly understands the problems and seeks solutions, highlighting the risks in each decision. It is comprehensive in its consulting services and has no problem including other practices in consultations. It uses useful technologies for project monitoring.’

  • ‘Natalia Arango is very committed, responsible and always puts the client as a priority. She is able to carry out difficult negotiations while maintaining a firm position without making the other party uncomfortable. She has extensive knowledge not only of the legal world but also of the financial world.’

Key clients

  • Concesionaria Ruta al Sur
  • Banco Santander, JP Morgan Chase Bank and other lenders (10 financing entities)
  • Metro Línea 1
  • Bancolombia
  • Macquarie Bank
  • Natixis (New York branch)
  • Bancolombia (Panamá) and Scotiabank Colombia y Chile
  • Promotora Hospital de Bosa, Bancolombia, Itaú, Davivienda, Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
  • Concesionaria Rutas del Valle, Patria Investments, Mercantil Colpatria
  • Autopista Magdalena Medio (co-obligor), KMA Construcciones and Ortiz Construcciones y Proyectos (sponsors)

Work highlights

Advised Concesionaria Ruta al Sur, and its sponsors Rodovías Colombia and MC Victorias Tempranas, on a syndicated financing for the renovation of the Santana-Mocoa-Neiva toll road in Colombia.
Advised the co-obligor (Autopista Magdalena Medio) and the sponsors (KMA Construcciones and Ortiz Construcciones y Proyectos) on the financing of the toll road connecting Puerto Salgar to Barrancabermeja.
Advised Patria Investments and Ashmore on preparing and negotiating the project contracts and structuring the financing for the 358MW Puerta de Oro solar power plant.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Ana María Sánchez

Practice head

Manuel Quinche