Francisco Uribe
Partner
Brigard Urrutia
More informationBrigard Urrutia’s real estate, urban regulation, hotel, and agribusiness practice acts for a diverse client base, which includes developers, investment funds, concessionaires and property owners. Primarily recognised for its transactional work, particularly real estate finance, the team is also equipped to handle regulatory and planning matters. Group head Francisco Uribe’s comprehensive industry experience spans tourism and hotels, urban operations and agribusiness, among other segments. The team also includes director of the urban law department Wilben Palacios, and Juanita Bermúdez, who was promoted to director of the transactional real estate unit in September 2022.
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Key clients
- Habi
- Hyatt Hotels
- Odata
- Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) Colombia
- Anheuser-Busch InBev
- Metro Línea 1
- Financiera de Desarollo Nacional (FDN)
- Terranum Desarrollo
- Iscatá
- Smart Fit
- Fanalca (Fabrica Nacional de Autopartes)
- Scotiabank Fiduciaria Colpatria
- Puerta de Oro
- Two Way Stadium
Work highlights
- Advised Anheuser-Busch InBev on the legal structuring of the Corona Island eco-tourism project located in the Caribbean.
- Advised Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) on the drafting, negotiation, and execution of the lease agreements of various properties around the country as part of its expansion plan in Colombia and Latin America.
- Advised Financiera de Desarollo Nacional on its role as financing entity of the transportation infrastructure project, Bogotá Metro Line 2.
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Practice head
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Francisco Uribe, Wilben Palacios, Juanita Bermúdez