Ariza & Marin

From its Medellín headquarters, Ariza & Marin fields nationally recognised practices in projects, public law, litigation and insurance. Predominantly focused on contentious work, the group also handles infrastructure development in the roads, energy and sanitation spheres, among other areas. Firm co-founder Carolina Ariza contributes extensive expertise in public law and dispute resolution, where she represents local, national and multinational clients in contentious matters, with a focus on public project-related cases. Among Ariza’s recent highlights, she represented highway concessionaire, Desarrollo Vial al Mar, in administrative litigation concerning its alleged responsibility for a mass movement affecting local inhabitants’ homes. Fellow co-founder Camilo Marín specialises in public and private infrastructure projects and dispute resolution; he represented road consortium, Consorcio Vías del Centro, in legal proceedings related to disasters caused by heavy rainfall. The firm also benefits from the experience of senior associate Luis Felipe Estrada, who leads the insurance unit; senior counsel Tomás Cuartas Orrego, who serves as litigation co-ordinator; and administrative law-focused intermediate associate, María Paz Restrepo.