Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA)

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‘Highly knowledgeable on real estate law issues’, Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA) combines activity in urban and planning law, as well as construction projects, transactional real estate matters, and litigation. Paula Samper Salazar solely leads the practice, following the departure of former group head Felipe Mariño; she brings to bear significant experience in representing real estate investment funds, developers, construction companies and retail chains, among others, in real estate transactions. The team also include María Camila Parra, who was promoted to director in January 2023, and is noted for her 18-year record in advising on urban and planning law.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The people are extremely willing to collaborate. The entire logistics system is appropriate. It is a diverse team that is mostly made up of women.’

  • ‘María Camila Parra and her team are extremely willing to help. They manage everything and are ready to answer questions, get us involved in the processes and go the extra mile as often as necessary.’

  • ‘The team is highly knowledgeable on real estate law issues, its response times are quick, we feel comfortable with its expert opinion and we consider it an ally in our transactions.’

  • ‘We value lawyers for their great disposition, expert knowledge and speed of responses.’

Key clients

  • Metro de Bogotá
  • Constructora AIA
  • Bienes & Bienes
  • Ménsula Constructora
  • Industria Nacional de Gaseosas (Coca-Cola)
  • Holcim Colombia (Lafarge Holcim)
  • Amarilo
  • Fondo de Capital Privado Inmobiliario Grupo Pegasus Colombia
  • Colinsa Real Estate
  • Colegios Colombianos
  • Black Horse Developments
  • Mobiliare Latam
  • Pricesmart Colombia
  • Almacenes Generales De Deposito Almaviva
  • Mercadolibre Colombia
  • Procter & Gamble Colombia
  • Orpea

Work highlights

  • Advised Metro de Bogotá on all urban and planning regulatory issues related to the structuring and development of the first two metro lines of the city, which are currently under construction.
  • Advised Bienconcreto, Banco de Occidente, Banco de Bogotá, and others, on the restructuring and reactivation of a mixed-use real estate project located in Cartagena.
  • Advised Constructora B&B on the development of a several projects, including a health facility in the municipality of Medellín.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
María Camila Parra
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Paula Samper

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paula Samper