Melissa Castro
GarriguesNoted for its ‘deep knowledge of the urban planning regulations’, Garrigues’ real estate practice is sought after by domestic and multinational companies and funds for its robust administrative law expertise. The group is primarily focused on regulatory matters — including planning and zoning issues — as well as land acquisition and management, while it also houses a thriving contentious offering. Principal associate Melissa Castro fronts the group and brings experience in urban and real estate law, administrative law and dispute resolution. Senior associate Carolina Pérez Forero is also well versed in real estate and administrative law matters.
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‘The team stands out for the permanent collaboration of its partners, and their work teams, and its up-to-date knowledge on regulatory issues, doctrine and jurisprudence.’
- ‘The team possesses extensive experience in the field of real estate and boasts multiple lawyers with broad experience in the field. The team is skilled in strategy and commercial law.’
‘The team stands out for its availability and willingness to meet client needs, particularly Melissa Castro and Carolina Pérez Forero.’
‘This practice demonstrates deep knowledge of the urban planning regulations of each municipality where our property is located, in addition to its great expertise in any transaction or contractual/business process concerning real estate development. It exceeds the average in this sphere.’
‘Melissa Castro and Carolina Pérez Forero, in addition to their capacity, knowledge and professional experience, have a great willingness to care and worry every day for the client, no matter how big or small the company.’
Key clients
- Skandia Fiduciaria
- Coorserpark
- Cafam
- Andean Tower Partners
- Komatsu
- Cúbico
- CCLA Group
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
- Emasivo
- Hermanas Reparadoras
- Odinsa
- Universal Stream
- Grupo Recordar
- EdgeConneX
- Solarpack
- Agroindustrias Villa Claudia
- Agroindustria Palmar del Río
- Gastronomía Italiana-Alsea
- Toxement
- Codere
- Toxement
- Wynwood House
- Fundación Comultrasan
- Generación Delta Ingeniería
- Messer Colombia
- Steward Health Care
Work highlights
- Advised Agroindustrias Villa Claudia on a constitutional claim seeking protection of constitutional rights against a restitution ruling of a plot.
- Advised Caja de Compensación Familiar (Cafam) on the formulation of the first multi-development project of diverse uses derived from a partial plan as an instrument of urban management.
- Advised Coorserpark on urban planning and construction permits in connection with the development of an eco-friendly forest cemetery, among other related issues.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
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Melissa Castro