The public law team at Garrigues secures praise for its ‘professionalism, respect, and personalised attention’. The thriving practice added six new clients during 2022/23, including Draeger Colombia and CapitalBus, and acts on a wide scope of public procurement, projects, and contentious matters. Highlighted as a ’lawyer like no other’, department co-head Adriana Espinosa possesses extensive experience in infrastructure projects, tender processes and sanction proceedings. Fellow co-head José Miguel De La Calle is recommended for his litigation expertise and notably serves as an associate judge on the Constitutional Court. The team also includes counsel Iván Fierro; principal associate Melissa Castro; and senior associates Camilo González and Juan Ospina.
Testimonials
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‘The team is willing to respond at any time. Lawyers are always up-to-date on current issues and pay due attention to representing the company.’
‘We highlight Adriana Espinosa, who is a warm and brilliant person, a lawyer like no other.’
Key clients
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
- Obrascón Huarte Laín, sucursal Colombia
Work highlights
- Advised FDN on structuring the legal framework for the bidding process for the construction of Metro de Bogota’s second line.
- Advised OHLA and Grupo Ethuss on the public tender process held by ANI for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Accesos Norte II toll-road project.