Julián Parra
Brigard Urrutia
More informationBrigard Urrutia has ranked ‘among the leaders in public law for many years’, according to sources. The team, which acts for the full spread of government agencies, state-owned enterprises and private companies, is often brought in at the structuring stage to help develop major projects, such as its recent appointment by Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN) to be part of the team responsible for structuring Bogotá’s second metro line project. High-profile figure Carlos Umaña ’provides confidence and security to his clients’; he led on the FDN work. The group also draws on infrastructure and public utilities partner Claudia Navarro; public law practice director Julián Parra, who ‘constantly looks for solutions and alternatives to overcome obstacles’; and director Mario Forero, who is noted for public procurement and administrative law matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We value the team for its ability, prestige and experience. It has been among the leaders in public law for many years. We particularly recommend practice director, Julián Parra.’
- ‘It is one of the best law firms in Colombia. Its lawyers are highly recognised. By dedicating themselves to several practice areas, lawyers can offer comprehensive legal advice. Good treatment with the client and very good quality of services.’
- ‘Carlos Umaña is a lawyer with extensive experience and knowledge, he provides confidence and security to his clients.’
- ‘Associate Mario Forero is one of the lawyers in his practice area that we rely on for public services and administrative law advice; he maintains excellent relationships with clients and has a very good command and knowledge of legal issues in this practice area.’
- ‘The team genuinely understands the client's needs and prepares and adapts recommendations and actions with the client's demands as a priority. The team provides exceptional strategic support, offering alternatives and different approaches to find solutions.’
- ‘Associate Julián Parra is an excellent lawyer, who constantly looks for solutions and alternatives to overcome obstacles. He is always available to meet customer requests and is always up-to-date on the different regulatory elements.’
Key clients
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
- National Agency for the Defense of the State (Agencia Nacional de Defensa Jurídica del Estado)
- Special Unit for Public Utilities (Unidad Administrativa Especial de Servicios Públicos – UAESP)
- Red Cárnica
- Green Móvil P6 and Green Móvil P17 (owned in equal parts by Fanalca and Transdev)
- ZMO Fontibón III and ZMO Fontibón V (owned in equal parts by Fanalca and Transdev)
- Consorcio Cable Móvil
- Oleoducto Bicentenario
- Forte Global
- Olimpia IT
- Metro Línea 1
- Concesionaria Férrea de Occidente (controlled by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation)
- BMO Sur (owned in equal parts by Fanalca and Transdev)
- Concesión Santa Marta Paraguachón
- Concesión Costera Cartagena Barranquilla
- Canadian Solar
- CRRC Changchun Do Brasil Railway Equipamentos & Serviços
- Ciudad Limpia
- Concesión Perimetral Oriental de Bogotá
Work highlights
- Selected by Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional to structure Bogota’s Second Metro Line project; currently, Colombia’s largest infrastructure project valued at approximately $3.4bn.
- Entered into a consulting agreement with the National Agency for the Defense of the State for analysing mistakes which government entities may incur when undertaking administrative proceedings aiming to impose sanctions.
- Advised CRRC Changchun Do Brasil Railway Equipamentos & Serviços, as a member of the joint venture awarded the civil works contract, on the construction of the 80th Avenue Medellin Tramway project.
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Carlos Umaña
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Carlos Umaña, Claudia Navarro, Julián Parra, Mario Forero