According to some, Estudio Legal Hernández is ‘one of the most recognised firms in the country in matters concerning energy regulation’. Alongside its robust regulatory firepower, the team is additionally equipped to handle M&A transactions, and project development and financing — with a focus on the power sphere. Managing partner Juanita Hernández spearheads the department and is held up by clients as ’a great lawyer’. Among Hernández’s recent highlights, she advised Ecopetrol on the feasibility of two green hydrogen projects. Other key contacts include firm president and public law veteran Augusto Hernández Becerra; and Aura Vargas Cendales, who serves as associate director of the environment, land, mining and communities area.
Testimonials
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‘One of the most recognised firms in the country in matters concerning energy regulation. It has good relationships with the main government entities and has worked with many renewable energy companies of different profiles. Therefore, it has experience in real cases, which is very valuable.’
‘Lawyers demonstrate good willingness to find solutions. It is a friendly team committed to its clients' objectives.’
Key clients
- Ecopetrol
- Lilan Energy
Work highlights
- Advised Bluefloat Energy on its participation in Colombia's first offshore wind energy auction, initiated by Colombia's Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) in 2023.
- Advised Lilan Energy on various matters, including on the establishment of companies in Colombia and on the acquisition of companies and energy projects totalling over 1.5GW.