Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados fields a full-service practice, with strong recent activity in compliance programmes, administrative investigations and criminal proceedings. Uniquely positioned to advise on real estate sector-specific issues, in line with its firm-wide strength, the team is particularly well versed in criminal processes related to illegal land occupation, fraud, misrepresentation, document forgery, and crimes against public administration, among other matters. Founding partner Felipe Pinilla steers the department and has extensive experience in real estate-related criminal proceedings. The team also includes associate César Augusto Gónzalez, who specialises in advising on the implementation of compliance programmes, criminal litigation cases, and disciplinary processes; and criminal law-focused associate Laura Pinilla De Brigard.
Testimonials
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‘This practice is unique because of the special consideration it gives to its clients. Its strong points are its immediate attention to the queries and needs of the client and its effective management of the legal strategy to be applied in each case.’
‘The team compares favourably with other law firms due to its high success rate. There is permanent support from all areas of the firm, as and when the criminal area requires, which complements the advice in an integral way.’
‘The team's experience and knowledge of the norms and processes, combined with its lawyers' personal and respectful treatment, makes it stand out. The team differs from its competitors by its results in this field.’
‘The team's best qualities are its effective solution of the queries and cases, its strong support, and the permanent willingness to serve the client. César Augusto Gónzalez particularly stands out.’
‘The firm maintains an excellent relationship with the client, and also displays willingness to answer questions. Excellent case management.’
‘Felipe Pinilla provides clear advice and good case management. César Augusto Gónzalez brings to bear excellent case management.’
‘The firm’s personalised attention makes it stand out.’
‘We value the team for its client service and real concern to solve the problems of its clients, which makes it stand out from its competitors.’
Key clients
- Lucas Tamayo Giraldo
- Álvaro Rozo Castellanos
- Structures and Designs
- Michael Baxter
- IHS Towers Colombia
- Centennial Towers Colombia
Work highlights
- Represented Lucas Tamayo, CEO of the company Ingeniería Inmobiliaria, in criminal proceedings.
- Represented José Álvaro Rozo Castellanos, the former mayor of Mosquera, in judicial proceedings concerning allegations that he illegally obtained an urban licence to build a holiday centre in Apulo.
- Advised Centennial Towers Colombia on the implementation of its compliance programme, among other matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Felipe Pinilla, César Augusto González