Public law is a mainstay at Palacios Lleras, with the boutique firm sought after for its record in contentious work. The group primarily acts for public contractors and private companies in judicial and arbitral disputes, with a focus on state liability and judicial review proceedings. It is also highlighted for its ‘special experience in constitutional tax issues’, particularly on behalf of energy and natural resources clients. Public law veteran Hugo Palacios Mejía co-heads the department alongside Óscar Gutiérrez, who specialises in litigation regarding infrastructure and port matters; Pedro Pacheco, who is noted for constitutional litigation and class actions; and Luis Miguel Falla, who focuses on public law disputes.
Testimonials
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- ‘The Palacios Lleras team is very professional and has extensive experience in tax matters. In front of teams from other law firms, it shows excellent skills, especially in matters related to the constitutional review of current regulations.’
- ‘Our relationship with the Palacios Lleras staff is very good; the firm maintains top-of-the-line technological and logistical practices.’
Key clients
- Drummond
- Airplain
Work highlights
- Representing the Colombian Mining Association before the Constitutional Court pursuing the judicial review of two articles of the latest tax reform recently approved by Congress and endorsed by the newly elected government.
- Defending Avianca in a constitutional action alleging that Avianca violated collective rights related to the antitrust and consumer rights regime, due to an alleged corporate integration with low-cost airline, Viva.