Oriented towards constitutional and administrative law litigation, Ariza & Marin’s public law practice continued to gain traction during 2024/25, recording significant growth in administrative, disciplinary and fiscal liability proceedings. Public law, projects and dispute resolution partner, Carolina Ariza, heads the team, with strong support from María Paz Restrepo, who serves as associate director of the public law group; together they are highlighted for their ‘availability to assist clients whenever needed’.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Lawyers stand out for their proximity to the client, availability to assist clients whenever needed. Openness to receiving client feedback when any area for improvement is identified. We highlight the quality of partner Carolina Ariza and associate María Paz Restrepo.’
  • ‘The Ariza & Marín team analyses cases in a detailed, exhaustive, rigorous, and critical manner to determine the likelihood of the case, its strengths, and points that can be leveraged by the opposing party. Based on this, they develop a rigorous legal strategy for the case.’

Key clients

  • Desarrollo Vial al Mar (Devimar)
  • Construcciones AP

Work highlights

Represented Vías de las Américas in arbitration proceedings seeking full compensation for damages related to a third-generation concession contract.
Practice head

Carolina Ariza; María Paz Restrepo