Lauded for its ‘attention to detail and focus on results’, Garrido Fonseca Abogados’ practice is strongly oriented towards representing companies in the energy and extractive industries in litigation, including class actions. Enjoying longstanding relationships with well-known names such as Petrobras and Drummond, the team recently added new client Halliburton to its roster. Founding partner Juan Manuel Garrido maintains a broad contentious practice, with extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation. Garrido is currently representing Equion Energía in bringing a contractual action against Transportadora de Gas Internacional. Claudia Fonseca, who has an emphasis on the hydrocarbons sphere, is also recommended at senior level, while Cristian Felipe Sánchez is a key supporting associate.
Testimonials
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- ‘We recommend the team for its attention to detail and focus on results.’
Key clients
- Gran Tierra Energy Colombia
- Equion
Work highlights
- Representing Gran Tierra Energy Colombia in 835 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.