Chemás & Asociados is distinguished by its firm-wide focus on public law, projects, dispute resolution and regulatory matters, which positions it as an increasingly prominent contender to handle public law disputes. As a former legal adviser to the Presidency of the Republic of Colombia, department co-head Jorge Eduardo Chemás brings to bear significant government-side experience; he is recommended for public law, procurement and project-related matters. Fellow co-heads Ingrid Soraya Ortiz and Sergio Alejandro Chemás are also noted for public law disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team stands out for its knowledge, experience, handling of the subject and compliance.’
- ‘Lawyers are distinguished not only by their knowledge but also by their ability to resolve issues, their negotiation skills and experience, and their dedication to analysing the risks — particularly Jorge Eduardo Chemás.’
- ‘We value the firm for its attention, knowledge, opportunity, responsibility, assertiveness and commitment.’
Key clients
- Centro de Gerenciamiento Doña Juana
- Sedes Educativas Consortium
- Autopista de Santander
- Ingenieros Consultores Civiles y Eléctricos (INGETEC)
- Grodco Group
- Payc
- Inverlink Estructuras Inmobiliarias
- Consorcio Troncales de Colombia
- Colombiana de Escenarios
- Renovatio Eco Solutions
Work highlights
- Advised Consorcio Ingetec-Sedic in multiple claims originating from the Hydroelectric Plant of Ituango construction controversy, with an aggregate value of over $800m.
- Represented CGR Doña Juana, operator of the Doña Juana landfill, in its $230m breach of contract claim against the Special Administrative Unit for Utilities.
- Represented Inverlink in filing a lawsuit against the Attorney General's Office for economic and reputational damages derived from an unjust criminal investigation.
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Jorge Eduardo Chemás, Sergio Alejandro Chemás, Ingrid Soraya Ortiz