The public law group at Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas scores highly for its ‘innovation, protection of client interests and strategic vision’, according to some. Striking a balance between contentious and non-contentious work, the team advises domestic and foreign companies on a wide range of bidding processes, government contracts, administrative investigations and sanctioning procedures, among other matters. Public law and dispute resolution specialist, Ximena Zuleta, spearheads the department and is highlighted for her ’ability to be “pro-deal”, which is sometimes lacking in public law attorneys’. Other senior names include Andrés Fernández de Soto, who specialises in public procurement and administrative law; transactional projects partner Pablo Jaramillo; and associate Nicolás Díaz, who is noted for projects, public law and transport-related matters.
Testimonials
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- ‘Dentons' public law team provides efficient advice without losing depth or method. In regulated asset transactions, its ability to collaborate with the firm’s M&A team is essential.’
- ‘Ximena Zuleta makes sure to thoroughly study any item or question related to the matter. She is always correctly informed which allows her to articulate strong responses, but she also has the ability to be "pro-deal", which is sometimes lacking in public law attorneys.’
- ‘The team demonstrates effective collaboration to achieve complex transactions, managing the interests of diverse stakeholders. Maintains appropriate response times in a challenging environment.’
- ‘Lawyers stand out for their flexibility, innovation, protection of client interests and strategic vision, particularly Pablo Jaramillo.’
- ‘Dentons offers advice on mining matters with very good knowledge of the area.’
Key clients
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Consorcio Buenavegas
- Puerto Bahía Colombia de Urabá
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization Headquarters (UNIDO)
Work highlights
- Advised the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation Headquarters (UNIDO) on the 'Energy Districts in Colombia – Phase II project', which aims to foster and promote energy-efficient and sustainable urban development.
- Advised IDB on the development of its publication, ‘PPP in Parks in Latin America and the Caribbean: Findings and Practical Guide for Partnerships’, in collaboration with IDB's PPP team and Brazil's Semeia Institute.
- Advised Consortium Buenavegas on the tender process for the Pacific Regasification Plant.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ximena Zuleta