Energy, natural resources and infrastructure boutique, Chalela | Abogados, is noted for its emphasis on oil and gas-related work. The group’s broad industry experience encompasses an array of regulatory, transactional and contentious matters and it counts Ecopetrol, Equion Energía and Frontera Energy among its representative clients. Managing partner Federico Chalela brings to bear significant practical experience following an earlier in-house role at Equion Energia; he specialises in advising energy companies on projects, transactions and dispute resolution. Also noted is María Jose Romero, who focuses on socio-environmental matters.
Key clients
- Asociación Colombiana del Petróleo – ACP
- BC Exploración y Producción de Hidrocaburos, Colombia branch
Work highlights
- Advised the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP) on regulatory matters concerning the setting and revision of crude oil transportation rates via pipelines in Colombia.
- Advised BC Exploración y Producción de Hidrocarburos (Colombia branch) on day-to-day operational matters including E&P contracts and regulatory affairs.