COMAD, S.C. operates a full-service construction practice, advising on regulatory, contractual and contentious matters concerning project delivery. The team is well positioned to assist with projects across a wide range of sectors, including transmission lines, oil and gas assets, roads, railways, airports, industrial plants, and water and sanitation infrastructure. The practice is jointly led by managing partner Roberto Hernández García, a key reference for construction contracts and disputes; Juan Pablo Sandoval, who focuses on construction disputes, including arbitration proceedings; and Julio Arcos, who specialises in FIDIC-based contract administration and dispute resolution.
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- They are generous with their time, very kind, and have an impressive gift for connecting with people. They are dedicated to customer service and building strong, friendly relationships.
- COMAD is a unique boutique with very exclusive and specialized services.
- Roberto Hernández is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers in infrastructure contracts at the regional and global levels. It is rare to find professionals as well-versed in the subject who also possess such strong values and interpersonal skills. Julio Arcos is a young lawyer with extensive knowledge and expertise in handling infrastructure disputes. He provides insightful and quick responses.
- COMAD LATAM's team manages a comprehensive infrastructure practice like few others. Their expertise, rapid response, excellent client relations, prestige, and strong networking skills with authorities, multilateral banks, DAAB (Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board) members, arbitrators, and counterparties make them an extraordinary team.
Key clients
- SOLETANCE BACHY
- GRUPO INDI (GAMI)
- PLUSPETROL
- GRAY CONSTRUCTION
- Iron Gate / Costa Palmas
- GRUPO FERROCARRILERO DEL SURESTE
- INGEROP
- GILBANE ALBERICI
- INTERAMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
- WEITZ
- BURNS MCDONNELL
Work highlights
Advised Soletanche Bachy Colombia on contract-administration monitoring for an IDB-financed maritime port project in the Dominican Republic, delivered under a FIDIC Yellow Book model—covering variation/claims workflows, engineer/employer decision chains, and cross-border coordination with group teams in Mexico and France.
Advised Costa Palmas on the projects, contractual support and prevention of disputes for its luxury hospitality and real-estate development in Los Cabos, Mexico, including the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas, supporting delivery through disciplined contract administration and project decision traceability.
Advised Ingerop as construction and disputes counsel in connection with its role as supervisor of the renovation of Metro Line 1 in Mexico City, supporting project delivery and contract-related risk management (ongoing since June 2022).
Practice head
Roberto Henrnádez; Juan Pablo Sandoval; Julio Arcos Flores