Palacios Lleras’ energy and natural resources practice is informed by the wider firm’s prominent public law offering and the team specialises in advising on regulatory procedures, administrative litigation and constitutional disputes, among other matters. Clients are drawn from across the industry but the firm’s close relationship with Drummond ensures that it is particularly active in mining-related work. Firm founder Hugo Palacios Mejía heads the department and is noted for his track record in representing major mining companies in environmental law-related issues. Litigator Óscar Gutiérrez and public law partner Pedro Pacheco are also active in this area.
Testimonials
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‘The team stands out for its experience, knowledge and immersion in problems to analyse them.’
‘Hugo Palacios Mejía and Óscar Gutiérrez bring lots of experience and solid legal training.’
Key clients
- Naturgas
- CNR III
Work highlights
- Representing the Drummond group of companies in a proceeding regarding the possibility of imposing a ban on the use of hydraulic fracturing in the Colombian territory.
- Representing Drummond in several contractual disputes against the National Mining Agency related to royalties’ liquidation and payment.