‘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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- ‘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
Work highlights
Advised Doppelmayr Colombia on a $90m cable car project.
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José Ignacio Leiva
Practice head
Marcela Castro; José Ignacio Leiva; Natalia Uribe