‘A leading boutique firm in infrastructure projects in Colombia’, Castro Leiva Rendón Abogados is distinguished by its exclusive focus on infrastructure and public law. The full-service practice is a popular choice to act for sponsors and concessionaires across the full suite of projects matters, with its recent work spanning bidding processes, project structuring, financing, construction and disputes. Department co-head Marcela Castro is widely recognised for her prominent record in the roads sector; she is currently advising Interconexión Eléctrica on its proposals for participation in PPP projects under the 5G Road Concessions Programme. Fellow co-head José Ignacio Leiva is also a highly regarded projects specialist and brings strong skill sets in projects and public law. The team further includes projects partner Natalia Uribe and associate Carlos Fernández.
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‘It has established itself as a leading boutique firm in infrastructure projects in Colombia, providing services ranging from financing to contract management. The team advises on more than half of the PPP projects for 4G highway concessions in Colombia, which allows it to compete with larger firms.’
‘The team's knowledge and experience in the infrastructure sector makes it recognised in the industry. Lawyers offer extensive support on public law and infrastructure issues.’
‘It's worth noting that its commercial offerings offer a significant price differential compared to other firms in the sector, generating a better cost-benefit ratio. Additionally, its timely and high-quality service is notable in all deliverables, including consultations and legal opinions.’
‘Its advantage lies in its knowledge of infrastructure projects and contractual management. It also clearly understands how to resolve disputes and controversies that lead to restoring the economic balance of contracts.’
‘The firm provides adequate advice on the matters entrusted to it, with extensive knowledge and with positioning and recognition in the infrastructure sector in Colombia.’
‘The firm's lawyers are highly qualified to provide the required advice, providing concepts based on recent experience and grounded in binding decisions.’
‘Castro Leiva offers a multidisciplinary approach to project execution consulting, representation before dispute resolution mechanisms, M&A, and financial closings, among others. Its versatility is notable, supporting clients to find a solution to all the consulting requirements arising from projects.’
‘Partners Marcela Castro and José Ignacio Leiva, and associate Carlos Hernández are highly specialised lawyers in the areas they handle, enabling the firm's outstanding versatility in addressing the various matters that converge in the execution of a highly complex project.’
Key clients
- ISA – Interconexión Eléctrica
- Consorcio Constructor Concesión Accesos Norte II
- Convías
- Concesión Ruta al Mar
- Concesión San Rafael
- Concesión GICA
- Concesión Autopistas Urabá
- Concesión Alto Magdalena
- Concesión Pacifico 2
- Concesión Pacifico 3
- Concesión Nueva Fiscalía
- PTAR Cucúta
Work highlights
Advised Doppelmayr Colombia on a $90m cable car project.
Advised Odinsa on the Concesión Túnel de Oriente project.
Advised SP Ingenieros, as the project sponsor and concessionaire, on the financing and construction of a headquarters for the Attorney General’s Office in Cali.
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Practice head
Marcela Castro; José Ignacio Leiva; Natalia Uribe