Andrés Ramón Rodríguez-Gómez
Baker McKenzie S.A.S.Widely recognised for its relationships with multinational companies, Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’ global network is a big draw for domestic and foreign energy clients ‘due to the value it can add in terms of knowledge in the development of renewables in other geographies’. Alongside its strength in power and renewable energy-related issues, the practice also maintains a strong presence in the oil and gas sector — where its activity spans the full cycle of upstream, midstream and downstream matters — and the mining sphere. Department head Alejandro Mesa specialises in power and hydrocarbons work, with experience across both regulatory law and transactions; he leads the group’s ongoing representation of Engie in relation to all Colombian regulatory, public utilities and contractual matters. Key associate support is provided by senior Andres Ramon Rodriguez-Gomez, who joined from Ecopetrol in July 2023; and intermediate Laura Torres, who specialises in energy, hydrocarbons, public law and climate change.
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‘The B&M team not only has local experience, but its network around the world makes it attractive due to the value it can add in terms of knowledge in the development of renewables in other geographies.’
‘The team excels at something that is increasingly rare: the partner in charge is actively participating in the project or issue under consideration. Response times are excellent as is its rigorous practical approach to the topics. Also, the firm has recently implemented initiatives to promote gender equality.’
‘The team supports us on environmental issues and natural resources, where the experience and knowledge of the team is essential. Camila Jimenez has extensive knowledge on these issues and working with her makes a difference, due to her willingness and availability to deal with issues.’
‘A strong team, with good interrelation between the different areas and knowledgeability about regulatory issues, especially public issues. The availability of the team to respond quickly and concretely, providing a solution to what was requested, is very notable.’
‘Alejandro Mesa (partner) is an expert in several topics, but above all he has a great ability to understand the business and our needs.’
‘Our company is engaged in a regulated economic activity. Baker has lawyers who are experts in the regulation of natural gas transportation. Beyond legal technique, Baker knows and understands the realities of the business.
‘BM provides high-quality products, takes into account the urgency of our needs, ensures that clients understand the advice being delivered and is always open our needs. We have worked on some things packaged with a closed value and with that we obtain greater benefits as clients.’
‘Andres Ramon Rodriguez Gomez is an excellent colleague, who helps to identify our pain points when we are still not clear. I really like the trust and the team we have established.’
Key clients
- Schlumberger Surenco
- Transportadora de Gas Internacional
- Ecopetrol
- Aris Mining Corporation
- Sociedad Minera de Santander
- Pavco de Occidente - Wavin
- Phoenix Towers International
- Engie Colombia
- Sungrow Renewables Development – Colombia
- Isagen
- Frontera Energy Corporation
- Empresas Públicas de Medellín
- Impala Terminal Colombia
- Houston American Energy
- Halliburton Latin America
- Grupo Solari
- Puma Energy Colombia (Trafigura Colombia)
Work highlights
- Acted as Engie’s legal advisors in Colombia on all general regulatory, public utilities and contractual matters.
- Advised Schlumberger Surenco on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters.
- Advised Transportadora de Gas Internacional on several complex regulatory matters, including regulated fees analysis, hydrogen, carbon capture and biomethane matters.
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Alejandro Mesa