Palacios Lleras

Public law is a key pillar of Palacios Lleras’ firm-wide offering, with the practice primarily focused on litigation against public entities (including administrative and judicial proceedings), as well as domestic and international arbitration. The team, which is noted for its ‘rapid and timely assessment of legal and reputational risks’, is co-led by Hugo Palacios Mejía — a former co-judge at Colombia’s State Council; and Óscar Gutiérrez, whose litigation expertise spans tax, mining, transport and utilities law. Other key contacts include Pedro Pacheco, who advises on public procurement, administrative law and dispute resolution; and Luis Miguel Falla, who specialises in public law litigation.