Brigard Urrutia’s real estate, urban regulation, hotel and agribusiness practice ‘knows the sector and focuses on detail’. Well balanced between transactional and regulatory work, the team advises on all stages of real estate projects, with its experience ranging from project structuring and development, through to corporate and finance transactions. Francisco Uribe fronts the department and advises funds, developers, concessionaires, property owners and hotels, among others, on project development and transactions. The group also includes director Wilben Palacios, who handles urban and real estate law; director Juanita Bermúdez, who specialises in transactional real estate; and real estate-focused intermediate associate Laura Castellanos.
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‘The lawyer in charge responds to our needs and adapts our observations and suggestions to the documents to support our operations. Regarding innovation, the virtual signing of purchase and sale promises is helpful, since it avoids a face-to-face meeting with our senior staff, who have very full agendas.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their availability and accuracy in the topics of the consultations, particularly Juanita Bermúdez and Laura Castellanos.’
‘We highlight the team for its rigorous knowledge of the sector; experience in structuring infrastructure projects; great willingness to meet client requirements; and use of technologies such as ArcGIS to carry out more precise analyses on the property and environmental issues of the projects.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their excellent treatment, kindness and professionalism when carrying out the entrusted activities. They are professionals in their areas of work and rigorous in the application of their knowledge.’
‘The team has technical knowledge of Colombian regulations regarding real estate law, and has the full capacity and experience to provide advice on these matters. It is composed of people who have participated in large-scale projects, which has allowed them to acquire the necessary knowledge.’
‘Lawyers' best qualities are customer service, the ability to answer client questions, and their technical legal knowledge of the subject. I would highlight Wilben Palacios and Laura Castellanos.’
Key clients
- IKEA
- Smart Fit
- Odata
- Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
- Iscatá
- Puerta de Oro
- Coninsa
Work highlights
Advising IKEA on the establishment of its first stores and business in Colombia, including real estate matters.
Advising Financiera de Desarollo Naciona on its role as financing entity for the Bogotá Metro Line 2 infrastructure project.
Advising Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional on the pre-feasibility phase of one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country, Corredor del Pacífico.
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Juanita Bermúdez
Practice head
Francisco Uribe; Wilben Palacios; Juanita Bermúdez