Projects

Cuatrecasas

Client Satisfaction

Lawyers in Cuatrecasas’ projects team ‘don’t just scratch the surface, they dive into every aspect’, according to clients. The group houses a thriving project finance offering, where it is a popular choice to represent domestic and global lenders on financing large-scale infrastructure projects. The team additionally contributes extensive experience in acting for sponsors, concessionaires and others on project financing, development and maintenance matters. Manuel Quinche is a go-to finance specialist, whose sectoral projects expertise encompasses roads, ports, airports, public transport, energy, and telecoms, among other spheres. Quinche recently advised the lenders on the $642m refinancing of the 4G concession for the Pamplona-Cúcuta toll-road project. Other key names include Ana María Sánchez, whose practice spans infrastructure, energy and public law; finance partner Juan Carlos Puentes; and finance-focused Natalia Arango, who was promoted to the partnership in April 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘One of its distinctive strengths is its deep knowledge and understanding of the client's businesses. Lawyers don't just scratch the surface, they dive into every aspect, from operational complexities to strategic challenges. This detailed understanding allows them to anticipate and address challenges with precision.’
‘The team is dedicated to providing exceptional solutions and exceeding its clients' expectations at all times. Lawyers' passion for what they do is reflected in every interaction and every result they deliver.’
‘The team is distinguished not only by its exceptional professional quality, but also by the quality on a human level that characterises each member. In every interaction and in every project, a clear and forceful expression of deep-rooted values, unwavering morality and an outstanding work ethic is reflected.’

Key clients

Concesionaria Rutas del Valle, Patria Investments, Mercantil Colpatria
Vía 40 Express, Vinci Highways & Constructora Conconcreto
Natixis, New York Branch
Concesionaria Ruta al Sur
International Construction Bank of China (ICBC), Bank of China
Bancolombia, Inter-American Investment Corporation, Inter-American Development Bank
MUFG Bank
Corficolombiana, Banco de Bogotá, Banco de Occidente
Banco Santander, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and other lenders
BTG Pactual Colombia Comisionista de Bolsa
Banco Santander
Banco de Occidente and Banco de Bogotá

Work highlights

Advised the lenders (Banco Santander, JP Morgan Chase Bank and seven other financing entities) on refinancing the 4G concession for the Pamplona-Cúcuta toll-road project.
Advised Banco de Occidente and Banco de Bogotá on financing granted to Concesionaria Nueva Fiscalía to construct, operate and maintain the new building of the Colombian Office of the General Prosecutor.
Advised the obligors and the initial shareholders on financing the construction, operation, maintenance, land acquisition, environmental and social management and renovation of the existing infrastructure of a 145km toll road.