Entering the market in July 2025 following its merger with Colombia’s Gómez-Pinzón Abogados, Pérez-Llorca ‘stands out for the quality of its legal professionals’, according to satisfied clients. Acting for a broad mix of corporate, state and semi-state entities, the team’s experience encompasses public tenders, infrastructure projects, administrative procedures and public law disputes. Paola Larrahondo spearheads the practice and specialises in administrative law, government contracts, PPPs, and contentious matters; she recently advised the National Planning Department (DNP) on the preparation of a contractual and post-contractual management guide for infrastructure projects structured under PPP schemes. The team also draws on corporate, finance and infrastructure partner José Luis Suárez; and senior associate Juan Antonio Ucrós, who supports on public law, government contracting, infrastructure and project finance.
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Testimonials
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‘The public law practice stands out for the quality of its legal professionals. They work as a team, demonstrating leadership and critical thinking when addressing a company's major concerns: the practice of litigation and the conceptualisation of the best strategies to address the legal issues at hand.’
‘The team's professionalism, commitment, punctuality, and warm service stands out. I highlight the excellent work done by Paola Larrahondo and Juan Antonio Ucrós.’
‘The team has extensive experience and knowledge. The main advice we receive from this firm is in public law, and the way the firm analyses different issues is always very useful and enriching.’
‘The people who work on this team are highly qualified, have solid knowledge of the law and, with their experience, they are able to provide valuable advice. I have worked with Juan Antonio Ucrós, and Paola Larrahondo.’
Key clients
- Zona Franca Permanente Palmaseca - Usuario Operador De Zona Franca
- Zona Franca Industrial De Bienes Y De Servicios De Barranquilla - Usuario Operador De Zona Franca, Zona Franca De Barranquilla
- Sociedad Operadora Zona Franca Industrial de Bienes y Servicios De Cartagena de Indias; Zofranca
- Section B Colombia
- Palermo Free Trade Zone
- Zona Franca Santander – Usuario Operador De Zona Franca
- Divermotor Colombia
- Sencinet Latam Colombia
- National Planning Department
- Grupo Energía de Bogotá
Work highlights
Advised the National Planning Department (DNP) on the preparation of a contractual and post-contractual management guide for PPP projects.
Advised Sencinet Latam Colombia on a public tender, conducted by FONTIC (The Fund for ICT), for the award of a contract for rural school internet service.
Advised free-trade zone, Zona Franca Barranquilla, on public procurement procedures, among other matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Juan Antonio Ucrós
Practice head
Paola Larrahondo