Medellín & Durán Abogados is commended for its ‘extensive experience in the public law space’. The team is distinguished by its focus on state-side defence, where it specialises in representing public-sector entities in matters ranging from risk prevention through to administrative and constitutional litigation. Department co-head Carlos Eduardo Medellín brings to bear an impressive track record in public service, which includes a stint as Director of the National Institute of Radio and Television (INRAVISION). Litigator Rodrigo Antonio Durán, also a former Director of INRAVISION, co-heads the group.
Testimonials
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‘The Medellin & Duran firm has extensive experience in the public law space and in addition to this, it fields partners who stay on top of the requirements made by their clients and they are the ones who support us in decision-making.’
‘It has a team of the highest level and reputation both professionally and personally, which makes an entity like ours - which manages so many public resources - feel calm and confident in each of its decisions.’
Key clients
- Ministerio del Deporte
- Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público
Work highlights
- Advised the Institute Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC) on various matters, including representation in judicial, extrajudicial, and administrative actions.
- Represented Transmilenio before the Administrative Tribunal of Cundinamarca in a dispute with Coobus.