As a boutique firm focused on real estate law, Ramirez & Cardona Abogados is differentiated by its ‘specialisation in real estate issues and its ability to provide timely and effective solutions’, according to some. The team shines in planning, development and transactional matters, while it also leverages complementary expertise in environmental law and tax. Managing partner José Ramón Ramírez contributes extensive experience across a wide scope of real estate and urban law and he recently advised Nexus Inmobiliario Private Equity Fund on the $148m acquisition of a portfolio of assets from Banco de Bogotá. The team also includes urban law director Angie Yulieth Monsalve, who is additionally a qualified architect; and associate Yohana Romero, who specialises in transactional real estate. Corporate director Diana Rodríguez joined Atenttia Holding in March 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The team possesses specialised knowledge with extensive regulatory and transactional experience. José Ramón Ramírez is the best real estate lawyer in the country.’
‘The team is extremely disciplined and organised. Not only is its knowledge excellent but also its work methodology. Lawyers stand out for their expert knowledge, willingness to serve clients regardless of their needs, and their analytical capacity to understand complex situations.’
‘This legal practice offers a unique and highly specialised service in the real estate area, with a team committed to excellence and availability. Lawyers work to resolve problems in a timely and efficient manner, being available at all times to attend to urgent errands and queries.’
‘The team is distinguished by its specialisation in real estate issues and its ability to provide timely and effective solutions. Lawyers differentiate themselves from the competition thanks to their dedication to understanding the specific needs of each client.’
‘It is a team specialised in urban regulatory issues. It is an area of knowledge that few firms are able to offer with the depth and experience of R&M Abogados. Experience in negotiating with third parties and extensive networking allows it to build winning strategies by anticipating situations.’
‘José Ramón Ramírez and Angie Yulieth Monsalve have a unique ability to understand client needs, offer tailored solutions and establish fair rates that make it almost impossible to reject their proposals. Their communication skills and the synthesis capacity of their documents exceed expectations.’
‘An excellent team that has experience in all phases of real estate development and with a broad perspective (urban planning, contractual law, risk treatment, etc.) that makes it an important reference in the sector in Colombia. It is is undoubtedly an important ally to our real estate business.’
‘This team has extensive knowledge in the application of urban planning regulations. Being a boutique firm, we always have the partner present for strategy meetings. I believe that the support of the team gives a seal of quality to the real estate project.’
Key clients
- Bancolombia
- Colpatria
- Cognita
- Casa quinta
- Stichting and green.fund
- Esapetrol
- Grupo Accanto
- Papelsa
- Inversiones inmobiliarias Bambú
- Parquear
- Gradeco
- Banco de Bogotá
- Banchile
- Vinsa
- EY
- DHA
- Copasa Zulegal
- Stark
- Fideicomiso Fai Teusaquillo
- Quintal
- Fondo Plentzia
- Autoniza
- Lenus Capital Partners
- Aliat
- Sida
- Colegio Santa Luisa
- Inmoval Credicorp Capital
- Scheffer Colombia – Scheffer Brasil
- DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán
- Grupo Kaia
- Inmobiliaria Automotriz
- TC Latin American Partners
- Nexus Capital Partners
- Latam Logistic Properties – Jaguar Growth Partners
- Smurfit Kappa Colombia
- Quala
- San Francisco Investments
- Koba
- Impacto Capital
- Inversiones Inmobiliarias Bambú
- Summa Propiedades
- Once Constructora
- Hoteles Decamerón Colombia
- Arcos Dorados Colombia (McDonald's)
- Igeos
- Muncher
- American Pipe
- Boston Andes Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Cognita Schools on urban planning, and other matters, connected to properties designated for educational use.
- Advised Grupo Accanto on property transactions totalling approximately $100m, including a real estate development project in Bogotá involving 587 mixed-use units.
- Advised Nexus Inmobiliario Private Equity Fund on the $148m acquisition of a portfolio of assets from Banco de Bogotá.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Ramón Ramírez, Angie Yulieth Monsalve, Yohana Romero