Real estate powerhouse Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados fields an increasingly prominent environmental law team that is valued for its ‘knowledge of the historical development of environmental regulations and territorial planning’. That being said, the practice extends beyond land planning and land use development to handle environmental issues concerning public utilities, energy, agriculture and life sciences, among other sectors. Group head Natalia Nuñez specialises in environmental, natural resources and public utility law matters; she recently assisted Prodesa with obtaining a riverbed occupation permit for the construction of a bridge for a major housing project. Senior associate Natalia Álvarez and principal associate Ángela Pinzón provide dedicated practice support. Since publication, Nuñez has left the firm - effective as of May 2024.
Testimonials
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- ‘We value the team’s interdisciplinary approach and its ability to incorporate knowledge from different practices. We also highlight its ethical qualities.’
- ‘Lawyers possess enormous experience in real cases and have direct knowledge of the historical development of environmental regulations and territorial planning. They also demonstrate familiarity with the practice and dynamics of the institutions of the sector.’
- 'Pinilla González y Prieto Abogados is a recognised firm, with extensive and robust experience. Its environmental division has suitable lawyers, duly prepared, with experience in environmental issues of different complexities. Likewise, it is a division that knows the entire technical, legal and political framework of the environmental field and therefore has excellent contacts at all levels. It is seen also clear that the internal support of other disciplines is vital for the success of the work of the environmental division.'
- 'The individuals that make up the environmental division are well prepared and trained in different aspects of environmental issues, which allows them to support clients in both normal and complex issues. They are compliant with the work schedules and on issues where there may be a lack of technical knowledge or a weakness, they have the ability to investigate, learn or support themselves with external experts.'
Key clients
- Prodesa & Cia
- IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture
- Guala Closures de Colombia
- Caicas Flowers
- Promotora Parques Industriales de Colombia
- Grupo Energía Bogotá
- Betania Colombia
- Apiros
- Promotora Parque Industrial El Cortijo
- Autopistas del Café
Work highlights
- Advised Autopistas del Café on various environmental issues connected to the development of a 12km roadway in the municipality of Pereira.
- Advised Grupo Energía Bogotá on more than 15 energy transmission projects nationwide.
- Successfully represented Apiros in an administrative environmental proceeding, obtaining the removal of a preventive measure suspending construction activities for the alleged improper disposal of construction waste in one of its housing projects.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Natalia Núñez