Regularly engaged by public and private companies, Durán & Osorio Abogados Asociados’ team is oriented towards arbitral disputes concerning public contacts. The wider firm’s top tier projects and public law offerings come into play here, with the group particularly active in infrastructure cases, including road, public transport, and real estate-related matters. Managing partner and department head Jorge Gabriel Taboada leverages his extensive public law expertise to specialise in projects-related disputes. The team also includes associate Sofía Leguizamón, who has a focus on dispute resolution. Associate Camila Angulo left for Baker McKenzie S.A.S. in January 2023.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'D&O has participated in the structuring of the Bogota SITP concession contracts, since the creation of the granting company (Transmilenio SA), more than 20 years ago. Know the key players in the system, and their particular interests.'
- 'Gabriel Taboada, partner, has extensive knowledge and experience in structuring projects in the public passenger transport sector, in resolving conflicts and controversies.'
Key clients
- Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura (ANI)
- Instituto Nacional de Vías (INVÍAS)
- Aguas de Cartagena
- Consorcio Ferrocol Santander
- Unión Temporal Estructura Temporal 2019
- Transinnova Usme
- Smarbrix Espacios Modulares
- Construcciones Rubau (sucursal Colombia
Work highlights
- Represented Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura (ANI) in an arbitral procedure filed against it by concessionaire, Via Pacifico.
- Represented Transinnova Usme in an arbitration process to solve a dispute between Transmilenio and concessionaire, Somos Usme regarding an alleged breach of contract by Transmilenio; Transinnova Usme is allegedly obliged to indemnify Transmilenio.
- Advised Aguas de Cartagena (Acuacar) on an arbitration process involving the district of Cartagena de Indias.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Gabriel Taboada