Lawyers at Holland & Knight are ‘always very collaborative and fully available to solve problems’, according to clients. The firm’s May 2023 merger with Cuberos Cortés Gutiérrez Abogados saw the arrival of new contentious team head José Gutiérrez, who possesses broad dispute resolution experience, including in national and international arbitration proceedings. The group also draws on energy and natural resources specialist José Zapata; litigator Juan Casallas, who is noted for commercial and administrative law disputes; and senior counsel Lorena Martínez, who specialises in dispute resolution and real estate.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Holland & Knight is concerned with knowing the status of the processes and the context of the litigation. Lawyers are always very collaborative and fully available to solve problems.’
- ‘It is a firm that has knowledge in many disciplines of law, so its advice is comprehensive.’
- ‘We highly value the team’s knowledge in the mass transportation industry and its relationships with clients and counterparties.’
- ‘A large group of professionals, with the necessary professional experience to address the issues we require within the process. Lawyers demonstrate great knowledge and extensive experience in the topics discussed.’
Key clients
- Masivo de Occidente and Sistema Alimentador Oriental
- Eco Oro Minerals Corp
- Los Tres Elefantes
Work highlights
- Advised two prominent public transport operators (Masivo de Occidente and Sistema Alimentador Oriental) in a breach of contract dispute against the contracting public entity.
- Advised Eco Oro Minerals Corp on environmental and mining law issues under Colombia law, connected to an international arbitration against the Republic of Colombia.
- Represented Los Tres Elefantes in a $1.2m arbitral dispute against a bank.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Gutiérrez Mestre, José Vicente Zapata, Juan Casallas