Standing as a benchmark for real estate law in Colombia, Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados’ group impresses with its ‘first-class lawyers’ and ’remarkable level of experience’, according to sources. The comprehensive practice spans the full spectrum of industry issues, from regulatory matters through to real estate financing and project development. Fielding one of the deepest real estate benches in the market, the group includes go-to specialist Juan Manuel González, who is widely recognised as a dean of the real estate bar. González teamed up with urban law head Ángela Caicedo, transactional real estate expert Felipe Pinilla, and corporate law partner Julián Rojas to advise Cemex Colombia on the development of almost 400 hectares of land in Bogotá. Other key names include urban planning specialist Sandra Milena Lizcano — who co-heads the department together with González and Caicedo — and Camilo Hermida, who ‘provides impeccable service’. The experienced Susana Mowerman Ocampo is noted at associate. Laura Carolina Mesa Fonseca was promoted to managing associate in October 2023. Luis Miguel González left the firm in September 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Strengths and differentiators: remarkable level of experience, warmth in customer service, prompt responses, responsibility, taking any query seriously. Excellent people, pleasant, highly professional. Billing is extremely transparent and shows great clarity in identifying the billable hours.’
‘I have had the pleasure of knowing up close the professional work and experience of Juan Manuel González, Julián Rojas and Ángela Caicedo. We know there are more professionals behind us who contribute significantly to our requirements; what makes them stand out is that they work as a team.’
‘PGP runs different practices and we have used the advice of several of them. It is very valuable to see the communication between the different areas and how they complement the work to provide a comprehensive service. It fields first-class lawyers, with excellent human qualities, who comply with delivery times.’
‘The team with which we have worked is characterised by its expertise in each of its areas. Lawyers are well versed in their specialty, and outstanding among their peers.’
‘I have had the opportunity to work on several transactions with Camilo Hermida and he provides impeccable service. His attention to detail is invaluable, and we trust the knowledge he brings to the table.’
Key clients
- Amarilo
- Cemex Colombia
- Calidad Inmobiliaria - Guatemala
- Inversiones Inmobiliarias Santa Cruz
- Desarrollos Serena Del Mar, sucursal Colombia
- Colgas - Ecológicas Grupo Empresarial
- Cemex Colombia
- Constructora Colpatria
- Fideicomiso Lagos de Torca
- Bienes y Negocios Cía
- Constructora Urbansa
- Apiros
Work highlights
- Advised Cemex Colombia on the development of almost 400 hectares in Bogotá, which will allow the construction of more than 40,000 housing solutions.
- Advised Calidad Inmobiliaria (Guatemala) on the implementation of the partial plans in the legislation of Guatemala City.
- Advised Amarilo on obtaining approval of a territorial financing instrument, resulting in an increase in buildability in an area that permits the development of land for residential and commercial use.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Manuel González, Ángela Caicedo, Sandra Milena Lizcano