Cuatrecasas’ growing real estate practice added seven new clients during 2024/25, including leading retail chain D1. Striking a balance between real estate development and transactions, the team is well versed in zoning and planning matters, construction projects, investment deals, and sale-and-purchase transactions. Following the June 2025 departure of practice co-head (and next generation partner) Camilo Cardona, Felipe Mariño, whose work intersects real estate, corporate, and M&A, is currently sole head of the practice. Key support is provided by principal associate Laura Pinzón, who focuses on urban planning and real estate transactional matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is a firm with a comprehensive and valuable team that can always bring in lawyers from different practice areas to complement and enrich the advice. It's a pleasure to work with them.’
- ‘A team of professionals with excellent human qualities. This makes the work very enjoyable.’
Key clients
Bancolombia
Sonae Sierra (Sierra Colombia Investments)
Work highlights
Advised Bancolombia on structuring new business models for real estate and renewable energy projects, including investments in multifamily housing.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Felipe Mariño