Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is well-positioned to advise a diverse client base, including investors, developers, financial institutions and operators, on a comprehensive range of real estate and commercial property transactions. Its work spans the full lifecycle of assets, from structuring and acquisition through to development, financing and asset management. The team also specialises in land use and zoning analysis. Corporate finance expert Eduardo Cárdenas leads the practice, while María Paula Álvarez serves as real estate director, bringing significant expertise in transactional matters. Land use and urban development director Julián Cardona left the firm in February 2026.
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Testimonials
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- Everything was excellent.
- They are very rigorous.
- Human qualities, knowledge of the issues, efficient advice.
- I have a close relationship with Ma Paula Alvarez, who attends to my needs in a timely manner.
- I would like to highlight the excellent work of Valeria Camargo and María Paula Álvarez; both are very timely and have extensive knowledge of the subject.
- Technical knowledge and willingness.
Key clients
- Grupo Éxito
- Serena del Mar
- Primax Colombia
- Stellio
- Greendipity
- Terrenalia
- Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Inmobiliaria de Renta Davivienda Corredores
- Concesiones Colombianas
- Pablo Obregón & Cia
- Santa Barbara Investments Sucursal Colombia
- Familia Riascos
- Black Orchid Real Estate
Work highlights
Advised Primax Colombia on urban planning matters.
Advised Constructora NIO on land use and urban development matters.
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.
Julián Cardona
Practice head
Eduardo Cárdenas; María Paula Álvarez