Garrigues is distinguished by its ‘great ability to react to requests or changes in strategy in the development of the project’, according to some. Combining specialists in project finance, M&A, public law, public procurement and regulatory law, the projects group is an increasingly prominent player in the infrastructure sphere in Colombia, with its recent experience encompassing roads, airports, rail, healthcare, and ports, among other market segments. Public contracts and infrastructure expert Adriana Espinosa co-heads the practice together with up-and-coming project finance partner Francisco Noguera. The department also includes Iván Fierro (’strong knowledge of the infrastructure sector’), who was promoted to counsel in January 2023, and senior associate Juan Ospina (‘excellent experience in concession contracts’).
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A great ability to react to requests or changes in strategy in the development of the project.’
‘Counsel Ivan Fierro demonstrates strong knowledge of the infrastructure sector and good client management. Senior associate Juan Ospina possesses good client management skills and excellent experience in concession contracts.’
Key clients
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
- JPMorgan Chase
Work highlights
- Advised JPMorgan Chase Bank and Banco Santander México, as lenders, on two USD financings that were granted to Auna Colombia and Auna Mexico for the acquisition of hospital infrastructure in Colombia and Mexico.
- Advised Global Infrastructure Partners, as mezzanine lender, on a $110m financing that was granted to Puerto Antioquia Holding, as one of the shareholders of Puerto Antioquia port in Urabá.