Lawyers at Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA) ‘always try to get to the crux of what the client really needs’, according to sources. During 2023/24 the energy and natural resources practice handled a relatively even split of renewable power and oil-and-gas matters, with its experience encompassing regulatory issues, project development and transactions. Department head Patricia Arrázola maintains a broad sector focus, with an emphasis on regulatory and transactional work in the electricity and hydrocarbons spheres; she recently advised EDP Renováveis on regulatory issues concerning its two wind energy projects in La Guajira. Next-generation partner José Luís Palacios also handles transactional and regulatory matters and advised EDF Renewables Colombia on the design of legal strategy for the development of renewable energy projects in Colombia. The team additionally includes Germán Villamil, who combines strength in oil and gas, foreign exchange law and international investment matters; and Lina Correa, who was promoted to associate director of the environmental law practice in March 2023.
Testimonials
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- ‘We recommend this team for the interrelation between different disciplines of the firm, which provides comprehensive advice. Additionally, in our case, our long business relationship allows several of the partners to know our business and in this way any consultation or advice flows better.’
- ‘Partners stand out for their closeness to the client. In our case, the leading partner of the firm that handles our relationship, Patricia Arrázola, is a person who is accessible to us and very committed to our matters. Additionally, she also works very closely with other partners of the firm.’
- ‘What makes GPA unique is the care and affection with which it serves us. Lawyers always put themselves in the client’s shoes to try to find practical solutions in accordance with the real needs of the company. More than answering a question, they always try to get to the crux of what the client really needs.’
- ‘Patricia Arrázola is a clear, forceful woman, who transmits security. She is an assertive partner, with whom I feel supported in every situation, and at the same time an upright lawyer with the highest professional and ethical standards.’
Key clients
- CTG Colombia Holding (China Three Gorges Corporation)
- Grupo Energía Bogotá
- Verdnet
- Renergeia Colombia
- Greenyellow Energia de Colombia
- Cemex Energy
- EDF Renewables Colombia
- Empresa Urra
- Coal Export Services De Colombia
- Elawan Energy Colombia
- Termo Mechero Morro
- EDP Renováveis
- Frontera Energy (Colombia branch)
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Isagen
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Work highlights
- Advised EDF Renewables Colombia on the design of legal strategy for the development of renewable energy projects in Colombia.
- Advised Atlas Renewable Energy Colombia and Isagen on the execution of a framework investment agreement.
- Advised EDP Renováveis on legal and regulatory strategy for renewable energy projects in Colombia.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patricia Arrázola