
‘An interdisciplinary team that provides advice on all aspects of real estate transactions’, Brigard Urrutia acts for a broad spectrum of developers, investment funds, property owners and concessionaires, among others, on regulatory matters, real estate construction projects, sale-and-purchase transactions and financings. The ’practical and business-oriented’ Francisco Uribe leads the practice and recently advised IBM on the sale of a property in Bogotá to Ingeurbe. Also noted are experienced practitioner Wilben Palacios, who serves as director of the urban law and real estate area; and Juanita Bermúdez, who is director of the transactional real estate department. In July 2024, associate Laura Castellanos left to study abroad.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The partners and attorneys were deeply involved in one of our most important real estate sales processes. We appreciate the team for its experience and focus on achieving results.’
- ‘Lawyers stand out for their deep technical knowledge, strategic vision, and ability to handle complex real estate transactions with efficiency and precision. Juanita Bermúdez has excellent experience in complex real estate transactions and structured financing. She possesses a unique perspective.’
Key clients
- International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
- Emergent Cold
Work highlights
Advised IBM on real estate matters in Colombia, including on the sale of a property in Bogotá to Ingeurbe.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Juanita Bermúdez
Practice head
Francisco Uribe; Carlos Fradique-Méndez
