Chemás & Asociados
Chemás & Asociados scores highly with sources for its ‘extensive experience in conflict resolution’ with a focus on ’highly complex lawsuits in the infrastructure sector’. The boutique firm’s signature contentious public law expertise also spans the energy and telecoms sectors, among others. Jorge Eduardo Chemás is recognised for his track record in public procurement disputes; he co-heads the group together with fellow litigators Ingrid Soraya Ortiz (‘focused, grounded and objective’) and Sergio Alejandro Chemás (’high analytical capacity to solve complex legal problems’).
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Testimonials
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‘The team has extensive experience in conflict resolution with a special focus on highly complex lawsuits in the infrastructure sector. The firm has a high capacity for negotiation and handling of judicial processes.’
‘Jorge Eduardo Chemás is one of Colombia's most experienced specialists in litigation and arbitration concerning infrastructure and hydroelectric projects and has extensive technical knowledge of these industries. Sergio Alejandro Chemás has a high analytical capacity to solve complex legal problems.’
‘It is a multidisciplinary team, with a permanent interest in the client, to whom it gives gives the perception of being its first and only priority — this stands out when compared with other firms.’
‘Partners in the team have the possibility of practising law in Colombia, New York and France, so the perception as a legal advisor is global and more complete than any other, as is the case of Sergio Alejandro Chemás.’
‘The team at Chemás & Asociados is experienced and competent. Lawyers are timely in their responses and approaches. They are friendly, clear and specific in their requests, Proactive and purposeful.’
‘Jorge Eduardo Chemás provides confidence, security and credibility. He is attentive and available to the queries and requirements that are formulated. We highlight his experience and knowledge.’
‘Sergio Alejandro Chemás is attentive and available for our queries and requirements. Provides creativity, proactivity and is positive in handling requirements. Ingrid Soraya Ortiz is practical and educational when relaying information and requesting information. Focused, grounded and objective.’
‘Jorge Eduardo Chemás is a lawyer with extensive experience and his advice is impeccable. He offers a personalised service that conveys security to clients. He is absolutely assertive in the elaboration of risk maps and in the implementation of strategies in moments of crisis.’
Key clients
- Centro de Gerenciamiento Doña Juana
- Sedes Educativas Consortium
- Autopista de Santander
- Ingenieros Consultores Civiles y Eléctricos (INGETEC)
- Grodco Group
- Telefónica Móviles
- Troncales Bogota Consortium
- Distral
- Sochagota
- Pavcol
- Inverlink Estructuras Inmobiliarias
- Constructora Andrade Gutiérrez
- Yuma Autopistas
- Codad
- Termo Mechero Morro
Work highlights
- Represented CGR Doña Juana, operator of the Doña Juana landfill, against the Special Administrative Unit for Utilities in $230m litigation concerning breach of contract.
- Advised Consorcio Ingetec-Sedic in multiple claims originating from the Hydroelectric Plant of Ituango construction controversy, with an aggregate value of over $800m.
- Represented the Sedes Educativas Consortium in arbitration against Autonomous Patrimony of Educational Infrastructure Financial Fund (represented by FFIE Alianza BBVA Consortium) in a breach of contract dispute related to overseeing the construction of 112 schools.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Eduardo Chemás, Ingrid Soraya Ortiz, Sergio Alejandro Chemás