Castro Leiva Rendón Abogados’ arbitration practice is noted for its focus on infrastructure-related disputes, where it stands out for its ability to lean on the wider firm’s robust public law and projects practices. The team acts for a mix of domestic and multinational companies, most frequently in cases adverse to public sector entities, including recent proceedings against ANI, the National Mining Agency and Cartagena District. Lawyers demonstrate ‘strong attention and availability’, with founding partner José Ignacio Leiva recommended for his record in contentious matters related to public contracts. The disputes group also includes Natalia Uribe, a partner since 2021; and senior associate Laura Amaya, who is director of the arbitration and litigation practice.
Testimonials
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‘The Castro Leiva Rendón Abogados’ team differs from other law firms in terms of its strong attention and availability. The team treats all clients as important, and takes into account the client’s people and their growth.’
‘José Ignacio Leiva and Natalia Uribe stand out for their 100% collaboration; they dedicate the time required to the client and are available when needed.’
Key clients
- Acciona Agua
- Concesión San Rafael
- Agencia Nacional de Minería (National Mining Agency)
- Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção
- Grupo Metrobus
- KMA Construcciones
- Transambiental
- Consorcio Constructor Perimetral de Oriente Bogotá
- Sotramac
- Convías
Work highlights
- Representing Mota-Engil in bringing a $100m international arbitration proceeding against the FFIE Trust and Ministry of Education.
- Representing Acciona Agua in an arbitration initiated by Empresa Municipales de Cali alleging breach of contract in relation to the Cañaveralejo wastewater treatment plant improvement project.
- Advising Transambiental in a dispute against Transcaribe concerning a breach of the concession contract for the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) transportation concession in Cartagena.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Ignacio Leiva