‘At the forefront of all trends’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s team is valued by sources for its ’knowledge and experience in the energy sector’. The comprehensive practice handles the full scope of transactional, regulatory and contentious work, with the ability to lean on other specialists from across the full-service firm to resource large-scale and cross-practice matters. Department head Sandra Manrique ‘possesses great judgment and has very good negotiation skills’ and is particularly well versed in oil-and-gas, and mining-related issues. In terms of the former, Manrique has been advising Shell Exploration & Production Colombia on various regulatory and commercial matters, while on the mining side she is providing regulatory advice to Gramalote Colombia on the planning and development of its projects. The team also fields an impressive group of experienced associates, including principal of the energy, mining and natural resources department, Juan Pablo Gutiérrez (who attracts praise for being ’very transparent in his advice about what can or cannot be done'), and Mateo Sinisterra, who oversee the power and mining teams, respectively. Former associate director of the hydrocarbons unit, Johanna Cajigas, left the firm in May 2023.

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‘The team supports us on the day-to-day issues of a marketer. It understands that our relationship is more of a marathon than a sprint. In this sense, the fee proposals are designed to preserve the relationship and to be able to work together. It is a very good team that knows the energy industry in depth.’
‘Associate Juan Pablo Gutiérrez is an excellent professional. Very transparent in his advice about what can or cannot be done. Also, very timely in his responses.’
‘We value the team for its knowledge and experience in the energy sector, quick responses, appropriate and accurate criteria and understanding of client needs.’
‘Sandra Manrique has a lot of experience in the energy sector. She is assertive, fast, possesses great judgment and has very good negotiation skills.’
‘Associate Juan Pablo Gutiérrez knows the sector, provides quick responses and demonstrates good judgment. He understands the client's needs very well.’
‘Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a firm with the highest standards and is at the forefront of all trends.’
‘They are the best advisors in oil and gas in the country. They are remarkably skilled, particularly Sandra Manrique and associate Johanna Cajigas, who are the best.’

Key clients

Shell Exploration & Production Colombia
Ingredion
Oleoducto Bicentenario
Oleoducto de los Llanos Orientales
Entoria Energy Colombia
Trina Solar Colombia
Vitol Energía
Corporación Soluciones Energéticas Integrales
Surtidora de Gas del Caribe Empresa de Servicios Públicos
Cenit Transporte y Logística de Hidrocarburos
CerroMatoso - South32 Energy
Gramalote Colombia
Mineros Aluvial
Ultracem
Minera de Cobre Quebradona
Conexpe
AngloGold Ashanti
Juan Manuel Ruiseco & Cía
Frontier Next
Mineros

Work highlights

Provided ongoing advice to Shell on natural gas market regulatory issues.
Advised Oleoducto de los Llanos Orientales on the assignment of the Firm Energy Obligations (OEFs) of several power generation plants, including connection contracts with the grid operator.
Advised Entoria on the construction of several power generation and self-generation plants with non-conventional renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind energy.

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