Garrido Fonseca Abogados’ litigation practice is distinguished by its experience in acting for energy and natural resources clients in contentious matters. The team’s industry focus is reflected in its niche expertise in cases concerning environmental law issues, including indigenous community displacement and land restitution, as well as energy regulation and administrative law. Group co-head Juan Manuel Garrido brings to bear broad litigation experience, which spans civil and commercial cases, environmental law matters and class actions, among other issues. Claudia Fonseca co-heads the department and is noted for her emphasis on contentious energy work. Senior associate Cristian Felipe Sánchez provides support on the full spread of judicial, arbitral and administrative proceedings.
Key clients
- Gran Tierra Energy
- Equion (formerly BP)
Work highlights
- Representing Gran Tierra Energy Colombia in more than 1000 actions filed by several individuals concerning their alleged displacement from certain properties.
- Representing Drummond Energy in five actions filed by two Indigenous communities seeking the suspension of two exploration and production contracts due to the alleged displacement of their lands.