For many, Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados sets the standard for real estate law in Colombia and one construction client attests that it is ‘one of the few firms in Colombia that has the required level of specific real estate knowledge’. The group enjoys close links with developers, construction companies and landowners, among other stakeholders, and provides support on the full range of related matters, from urban planning and project development, through to contentious and transactional work. Among the names to note, high-profile expert Juan Manuel González heads the urban and real estate law team; he is acting alongside planning specialist Ángela Caicedo to advise Amarilo on modifying the regulatory framework of a partial plan to allow the development of an area of urban land in Barranquilla. On the transactional side, corporate real estate partner Julián Rojas paired up with up-and-coming urban planning specialist Sandra Milena Lizcano to advise Inversiones Inmobiliarias Santa Cruz on the corporate structure scheme to finance the construction of public services infrastructure and principal roads in Ibagué. Other key contacts include corporate head Felipe Pinilla; transactional real estate partner Camilo Hermida; newly promoted (October 2023) managing associate Laura Carolina Mesa Fonseca, who specialises in administrative and real estate law; and urban-planning focused associate Susana Mowerman Ocampo. Luis Miguel González left the firm in September 2023.
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‘The practice of real estate law requires very specific experience and knowledge in the subject. Specificity makes a difference and this office is one of the few firms in Colombia that has the required level of specific real estate knowledge.’
‘The specific real estate knowledge possessed by the founding partners makes this firm stand out.’
‘The team is very precise in its concepts. It complies with real estate requirements and regulations. It has quite a few specialised areas that it can also integrate into its real estate advice.’
‘Lawyers are friendly and customer-friendly. Ángela Caicedo is always attentive to requirements and promptly responds to the queries made.’
- ‘It is a cohesive and supportive team. It compare favourably with other firms due to its specialist knowledge of the real estate market.’
- ‘We highlight the team’s strengths as: its strong sector knowledge and the support it offers in urban planning processes.’
Key clients
- Amarilo
- Cemex Colombia
- Calidad Inmobiliaria
- Inversiones Inmobiliarias Santa Cruz
- Desarrollos Serena Del Mar (Colombia branch)
- Universidad de los Andes
- Constructora Colpatria
- Universidad de la Sabana
- Centro de Estudios Superiores de Administración (CESA)
- Fernando Mazuera & Cía
Work highlights
- Advised Cemex Colombia on the development of approximately 400 hectares in Bogotá, which will allow the construction of more than 40,000 housing solutions.
- Advised Calidad Inmobiliaria on the implementation of the partial plans in the legislation of Guatemala City and San Salvador.
- Advised Amarilo on obtaining approval of a territorial financing instrument, resulting in an increase in buildability in an area that permits the development of land for residential and commercial use.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ángela Caicedo
Felipe Pinilla
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Laura Carolina Mesa Fonseca
Practice head
Juan Manuel González; Ángela Caicedo; Sandra Milena Lizcano