Durán & Osorio Abogados Asociados’ impressive track record in major infrastructure projects scores highly with sources, who appreciate its ‘rapid ability to analyse a project’. The broad practice stands out for its adept handling of projects across all key infrastructure classes, including recent strong showings in rail, roads, healthcare, airport, and water and sanitation, among other market segments. High-profile specialist Álvaro Durán brings to bear pioneering experience in many of the country’s landmark infrastructure matters; he is currently leading the firm’s advice to Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá on the structuring of the $1.3bn Canoas Wastewater Treatment Plant PPP. A former general director of economic regulation for the Ministry of Finance, Jorge Gabriel Taboada is also highly regarded. Other key contacts include Álvaro Gasca, who is particularly recognised for his experience in urban transportation projects. The group additionally draws on a deep bench of experinced senior associates, including Edgardo Maya, Sebastián Duque, Carlos Andrés Sarasti, Daniela Mejía and Felipe Herrera. Former senior Gigliana Rivero Ramirez left the firm in July 2023, as did partner Carlos Andrés Sánchez.

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‘The team demonstrated a rapid ability to analyse a project — its conditions, particularities and needs — to structure the legal and contractual base to cement the project's viability and guarantee significant progress in its execution.’
‘Álvaro Gasca and associate Daniela Mejia led our project. Their interest in bringing the best practices and success stories associated with other projects was evident, designing a solution tailored to the needs of our project. Demonstrated professional and ethical rigour in their positions, relationships and deliverables.’
‘We value the team for its collaboration and deal-closing.’
‘Associate Felipe Herrera is very dedicated.’

Key clients

China Harbour Engineering Company
Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura
Departamento Nacional de Planeación
Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
Patria Investments
Empresa Férrea Regional
Empresa de Renovación y Desarrollo Urbano de Bogotá
Instituto Distrital de Recreación y Deporte
International Finance Corporation
Mercantil Colpatria
Financiera de Desarrollo Territorial (FINDETER) & Prosperity Fund
Concesionaria Rutas del Valle
Interconexión Eléctrica
Odinsa
Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá (EAAB)
Inter-American Bank of Development
Ministerio de Obras Públicas de Panamá
Empresa de Renovación y Desarrollo Urbano de Bogotá

Work highlights

Advised International Finance Corporation and Panamá’s Ministry of Public Works on the structuring of Panama’s first PPP project, the $300m East Panama Road PPP.
Advised Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá (EAAB) on the structuring of the $1.3bn Canoas Wastewater Treatment Plant PPP project.
Advised the Empresa de Transporte Masivo del Valle de Aburrá and Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional on the structuring of a public works contract for the construction and rolling stock procurement of Medellín’s third metro line, the 80th Avenue Metro Line of Medellín.

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