Boutique infrastructure and public law firm Castro Leiva Rendón Abogados is a popular choice among sponsors and concessionaires for the financing, structuring and execution of infrastructure projects, with particular strength in road and highway matters. The practice is jointly led by seasoned public law and projects specialist Marcela Castro Pineda, who has acted as legal adviser to concessionaires participating in first- (1G), second- (2G), third- (3G), fourth- (4G), and fifth-generation (5G) road concessions in Colombia. Co-head José Ignacio Leiva González is noted for his experience advising concessionaires on bus rapid transit systems.
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- Personalized and direct attention from members.
- They do their job well and are concerned about monitoring the process.
- The firm's key strength lies in its ability to combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of the client's business, resulting in practical, strategic, and decision-oriented legal advice. They don't simply analyze the law; they understand the real impact of each recommendation on the client's operations, risks, and business objectives. The team's lawyers are also distinguished by their high level of personal involvement in each case, ensuring continuity, consistent judgment, and a detailed understanding of every matter, even the most complex or sensitive.
- This practice is distinguished by its highly specialized approach, business orientation, and ability to offer comprehensive legal solutions aligned with clients' strategic objectives. The team combines solid technical training, in-depth industry knowledge, and a strong service orientation, enabling them to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and provide practical, clear, and actionable advice. Unlike more traditional models, the practice is characterized by a close and proactive relationship with clients, acting as a true strategic partner and not just a legal service provider. Rapid response, consistent quality, and a deep understanding of the client's operational context are key elements that make it unique.
- Direct contact with leading partners, as well as direct ownership of the issues.
- Marcela Castro also stands out for how she navigates the industry, administration, and other professional colleagues, facilitating transactions as a result of the respect she commands in the sector.
Key clients
- APP Gica
- Concesion Pacifico
- Concesionaria Nueva Fiscalia
- Empresa de Energía del Putumayo
- Unión Vial Camino del Pacífico
- Lumbarc
- Zemobility Colombia Holdings
- Consorcio Constructor Pob (JV-POB)
- Constructora Colpatria
- Concesión Ruta al Mar
Work highlights
Advised Unión Vial Camino del Pacífico in the structuring and financial closing of the Buga-Buenaventura 5G project.
Advised Empresa de Energía del Putumayo on the financing for the construction of the Renacer Substation.
Advised the shareholders of the APP Gica concession in a corporate finance transaction designed to provide them with liquidity through a cash-out mechanism.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Marcela Castro Pineda; Jose Ignacio Leiva González