‘Unique for its experience and specialised knowledge’, Brigard Urrutia’s energy and natural resources practice draws on lawyers from across the industry spectrum — including transactional, regulatory, and project development practitioners — to provide full-service advice to oil-and-gas, power and mining clients. The group is routinely engaged by many of the market’s largest energy and mining entities, including state-owned giant Ecopetrol, while it additionally acts for investors, lenders and construction companies. Regulatory expert Claudia Navarro is highly regarded for her expertise in the electric energy and natural gas spheres; she recently acted alongside the banking and finance team to advise Scotiabank and Export Development Canada on EPC and O&M contracts concerning a 220 kV substation and 160km of electric transmission networks. Other high-profile names include senior partner Carlos Urrutia, who is noted for energy-related transactions; managing partner Carlos Umaña, whose broad focus spans energy, infrastructure, M&A and public law; and corporate and M&A co-head Jaime Robledo. A deep bench of associates includes associate practice director Juan Carlos Padilla, who fronts the mining, oil and natural gas industry area; senior Andrés Felipe Parra, who sits in the infrastructure and public utilities group; senior Carlos Cerón, who advises on infrastructure, public utilities and renewable energy; and intermediate María Camila Osorio, who specialises in mining and oil-and-gas law.

Valued for its ‘excellent combination of local and international knowledge’, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is distinguished by its ability to plug into the wider firm’s formidable global energy and natural resources platform. Well-weighted between all key practice sub-sectors, the team is particularly recognised for its mining prowess, where it counts major multinationals such as Rio Tinto, Newmont and Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation among its representative clients. A go-to specialist for mining and energy work, Jorge Neher heads the energy practice in Latin America and the Caribbean; he recently advised LNG Energy Group on an agreement with state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to develop and produce hydrocarbons in Venezuela. Santiago González also maintains a comprehensive energy and natural resources practice and recently advised Grupo Iberoamericano de Fomento on the acquisition of Greendipity. Hernán Rodríguez is widely regarded as an ‘invaluable asset’ on the mining side and advised Drummond Colombia on a mining project. Rounding out the senior names is mining partner James Valdiri; corporate and finance specialist Bernardo Cárdenas; and projects-focused Pablo Jaramillo. A strong second line of non-partners includes director María Margarita Lorduy, who heads the complementary environmental law area; senior associate Antonio Rojas, who supports on projects and energy-related matters; and junior associate Rodrigo de Vivero, who also handles projects and energy work.

According to many, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría possesses ‘the best regulatory team in the country for energy matters’. The group is a popular choice to represent key players in the power and oil-and-gas industries on the full chain of generation, commercialisation and distribution issues; representative client names include renewable energy generator AES Colombia and gas producer Canacol Energy. The practice additionally stands out for its ability to act hand-in-hand with the firm's heavyweight corporate and projects offerings, so as to assist with corporate transactions and project development matters. Department head Sandra Manrique is ‘very knowledgeable about natural gas regulations’, where she is widely recognised as a market leader. Among Manrique’s recent engagements, she acted for Oleoducto de los Llanos Orientales on the structuring of the Cañosur pipeline project, while on the transactional side she advised Vitol Colombia on a prepaid crude oil sale-and-purchase agreement with GeoPark Colombia, valued at up to $500m. The team further benefits from the dedicated support of associate duo Juan Pablo Gutiérrez (principal), who brings a ‘commercial approach to regulatory challenges’ and leads the firm’s electrical energy area; and Alejandro Zapata (senior), who demonstrates ‘in-depth knowledge of the natural gas business in Colombia’ and co-leads the hydrocarbons unit together with Manrique.

Noted for its ‘excellent knowledge, support, management, and availability’, Posse Herrera Ruiz’s energy and natural resources practice is equipped to advise on the full life cycle of a project, from bidding processes and financing transactions, through to project construction and secondary market activity. Primarily active in power-related work, with a focus on the renewable energy field, the team also frequently handles oil and gas-related issues for major domestic and multinational entities such as Anadarko Colombia Company and Hidrocarburos del Casanare. High-profile department co-head Alvaro José Rodríguez is sought after for his extensive experience across a wide range of energy, natural resources and environmental law; he recently advised several oil-and-gas companies on complex regulatory and transactional matters. Fellow co-head Mariana Sánchez specialises in representing power and oil-and-gas companies on a broad mix of regulatory issues, transactional work and project development; she recently advised EDF Renewables on regulatory and contractual matters regarding several solar photovoltaic projects. The group further draws on environmental law specialist Erika Serrano Rojas, who made partner in March 2024; and director Diana Salazar, whose practice spans energy and natural resources, along with insurance law. In November 2024, Juan Manuel Cuellar left to join GeoPark, while senior associate Pablo Mejía left in May 2025.

‘Very good and dedicated to its work’, Sanclemente Fernández Abogados S.A. maintains a thriving energy and natural resources practice. Demonstrating a marked focus on the hydrocarbon industry, where it acts for major domestic and multinational energy companies and oilfield service providers, the firm is also well versed in mining and power-related matters. The interdisciplinary team covers the full spectrum of industry issues, from exploration and production, through to transportation and corporate transactions, while it further provides support in complementary areas such as tax, real estate, and labour and immigration law. A deep senior bench includes oil-and-gas expert Diana Sanclemente, who brings to bear an impressive track record in advising on large-scale energy and mining projects in Colombia. Seasoned industry specialist Antonio Sanclemente also contributes strong experience in representing domestic and multinational companies on upstream and downstream oil-and-gas matters. The five-partner team additionally draws on José Gabriel Fernández, who is noted for transactional energy work; Ignacio Giraldo, who handles corporate, international trade and foreign exchange control-related matters; and Donaldo Ariza, who has an emphasis on energy regulation. Key associates include Marcela Mosquera, who supports on energy, mining and environmental law; and Carolina Uribe, who has a focus on energy transactions.

Providing a ‘commercial and practical approach to solving challenges’, Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s energy and natural resources team leverages its global platform to advise an exhaustive roster of multinational power, mining, and oil-and-gas companies on their Colombian operations. Striking a balance between regulatory and transactional work, the group’s recent experience spans a broad scope of permitting, project finance, project development and transactional matters, among others. Department head Alejandro Mesa is highly regarded for his ‘in-depth knowledge of local and international energy legislation’; he provides ongoing advice to Schlumberger Surenco on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters. Experienced senior associate Camila Jiménez serves as director of the environmental law area and her work routinely intersects energy and environmental law; she notably supports Mesa on the Schlumberger file. The team also includes newly promoted (July 2025) senior associate Laura Torres Restrepo, whose practice encompasses energy, hydrocarbons, climate change and public law. Senior associate Andres Ramon Rodriguez-Gomez left to go freelance in October 2024.

Cuatrecasas’ energy and natural resources offering stands out for its ‘unique combination of legal and technical knowledge’, according to some. Primarily focused on the power area, the group is well versed in advising on both conventional and renewable power matters, with an emphasis on regulatory issues, project development and corporate transactions. Key names include project finance, energy and infrastructure partner, Ana María Sánchez, whose ‘vast knowledge is invaluable’; she recently advised Patria Investments on structuring and developing a 300MW photovoltaic energy generation park. Senior associate Manuel Gómez fronts the energy and regulated industries practice and advised Canadian Solar on the electric energy battery storage project in Barranquilla. The team further benefits from the senior experience of banking and finance specialist Manuel Quinche, who is noted for project finance; and next-generation partner Nicólas Arboleda, who arrived from his own boutique in January 2025 and brings experience in the mining, oil-and-gas, and environmental law areas. In January 2025, senior associate Fabio Ardila left for an in-house position at Drummond Energy.

Energy and natural resources lawyers at Holland & Knight are ‘friendly, helpful, and accommodating’, according to clients. The US-headquartered firm maintains platforms in both Colombia and Mexico, positioning it as a strong choice for multinationals looking for regional support. As a case in point, the Bogotá and Mexico City offices are working together to advise Engie México and Energía Mayakan on the $1.5bn Cuxtal II Project; an approximately 700km gas pipeline. The Colombia side of the Cuxtal project is led jointly by energy veteran José Vicente Zapata (whose expertise spans energy transactions, regulatory work and environmental law), and talented senior counsel Daniel Fajardo. Other partners with a significant energy dimension to their practice include up-and-coming energy specialist Ines Elvira Vesga and public law partner Juan Casallas. A deep pool of dedicated non-partners includes of counsel Milton Fernando Montoya, who has an emphasis on mining and energy transition; senior counsel Estefanny Pardo, who focuses on energy-related environmental work; and newly promoted (February 2025) senior counsel Claro Manuel Cotes. Former senior counsel Margarita Solorza left the firm in May 2024.

Lloreda Camacho & Co. houses a dominant mining offering that some laud as ‘one of the best in Colombia’. The team’s specialist sector focus ensures that it acts for a lengthy roster of global junior and mid-tier mining companies, with Zijin‑Continental Gold, International Materials Colombia and Outcrop Silver & Gold among its representative clients. The group is additionally distinguished by its comprehensive industry support, with lawyers routinely handling the full gamut of mining matters, from advising on licensing and administrative law processes, through to project construction and corporate transactions. Department head Ignacio Santamaría, who also leads the tax and international trade areas, combines expertise in regulatory and transactional work. The two-partner practice additionally draws on Ángela María Salazar, who specialises in mining and environment law and is singled out for her ‘availability, kindness, knowledge, and dedication’. The pair recently worked in tandem to advise Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation on a public equity offering, among other matters. Senior associate Ana María Sandoval provides support.

Noted for its ‘interdisciplinary approach’, Pérez-Llorca (which entered the market in July 2025 through its merger with the former Gómez-Pinzón Abogados) is equipped to advise on the full spectrum of power, and oil and gas-related matters. Demonstrating strong activity in complex regulatory procedures, including contentious work, the team is also a popular choice to assist with energy and natural resources M&A, project financings and project development issues. During 2024/25, the group was particularly prolific in advising on renewable energy mandates. Most notably, practice head Patricia Arrázola — together with José Luís Palacios — continues to advise Soltec Development Colombia on regulatory, environmental, and commercial aspects of the development of photovoltaic projects. On the oil-and-gas front, Palacios additionally kept busy advising a string of multinational energy companies on various regulatory and transactional matters. The team further draws on Germán Villamil, who contributes four decades of experience in oil-and-gas work; corporate partner Lina Uribe García, who is responsible for the environmental law area; and Lina Correa, who serves as associate director of the environmental law practice.

Finding favour for its ‘ability to integrate and anticipate risks’, Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados’ practice is weighted towards representing energy and natural resources clients — primarily mining companies — in regulatory and administrative law matters, including judicial litigation. High-profile public law expert Carlos Gustavo Arrieta impresses with his ‘experience and good judgment’; he is currently representing AES Colombia in two judicial proceedings challenging the divestiture of the Chivor hydroelectric plant. Yady Villaquirán co-heads the department together with Arrieta and is noted for her representation of mining companies in administrative and judicial procedures, including recent engagements for Zijin-Continental Gold and Cerrejón Zona Norte, among others. The group also includes infrastructure and energy-focused associate Rodrigo Sánchez Pineda, who is ‘very committed, resourceful, and innovative’.

Energy law is a key pillar of Chalela | Abogados’ firm-wide offering, with the boutique specialising in matters concerning the energy, natural resources and infrastructure fields. Bringing experience across the full life cycle of regulatory, transactional and contentious work, the team is particularly active in representing clients from the power and oil-and-gas segments. Managing partner Federico Chalela brings to bear strong hands-on experience garnered during his former role as senior attorney at Equion Energia; he recently advised Seynekun ESG Solutions on the development of a $35m anaerobic organic waste processing plant, with a capacity to process 100,000 tons of waste annually for biogas production. Also noted is María Jose Romero, whose practice intersects energy and environmental law.

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s energy and natural resources team is lauded for its ‘ability to understand the business from the inside out’. The Colombia practice forms a key part of the firm’s global energy offering, which is particularly recognised for its close relationships with oil-and-gas majors, as well as leading power companies. Managing partner Álvaro Josué Yáñez co-heads the department and contributes significant in-house experience following an eight-year stint at Pacific Rubiales Energy; he recently advised Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on hydrogen-related issues. The practice is additionally co-led by energy and natural resources specialist Álvaro Yáñez Peñaranda and Daniela Vergel, who handles environmental law, dispute resolution and mining law. Counsel Mónica Torres provides dedicated practice support. In July 2024, Leopoldo Olavarría left to become a freelance compliance adviser.

Energy boutique Estudio Legal Hernández finds favour for its ‘extensive experience in the electricity sector and broad knowledge of renewable sources’. The firm’s focus on the power industry pays dividends in a strong — and consistently growing — client list that includes domestic and global entities such as Ecopetrol and Jinko Power. Managing partner Juanita Hernández is highlighted as ‘one of the most prominent lawyers in the sector’; she recently advised Novavalor Energy on the $25m sale of La Prosperidad Solar, owner of the La Prosperidad renewable generation project. The team also includes seasoned firm founder and academic Augusto Hernández Becerra; and regulatory senior associate Santiago Osorio, who is ‘clear, friendly, and professional’.

Adding 12 new clients during 2024/25, Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa’s increasingly prominent energy and natural resources practice attracts praise for its ‘absolute mastery of regulations’. Alongside its regulatory prowess, the team additionally shines in transactional matters, while its sector coverage spans a wide scope of power and oil-and-gas related matters. Department co-head Lucas Arboleda scores highly for his combination of ‘technical knowledge, public policy experience and business vision’; he recently advised CTG Colombia Holding on a regulatory due diligence process for the acquisition of two solar energy projects. The group is additionally co-led by Johanna Cajigas, who fronts the oil and gas area; and  José Miguel Mendoza, who additionally spearheads the corporate litigation practice. Senior associate María Camila González supports on energy, environmental and administrative law matters.

Lawyers at energy boutique AMC are ‘true specialists who know the industry’, according to clients. Exclusively concentrated on power-related matters, the team’s recent experience spans a varied mix of environmental licensing, energy auctions, commercial contracts and contentious work, among other issues. Firm founder Juan José Angulo spearheads the practice and is recommended for his specialist focus on the green energy sphere.

Goh’s mining and oil-and-gas practice has an emphasis on advising energy and natural resources companies on regulation, tax, contractual and environmental law matters. Managing partner Juan Pablo Godoy leads the mining and petroleum, international trade and tax teams, and brings experience across a wide range of exploration, production and transportation issues. Senior associate Natalia Suárez is also noted for regulatory work.

Valued for its ‘technical strength and conceptual clarity’, energy boutique Lotero Zuluaga Abogados continues to increase its share of the market and added seven new clients during 2024/25, including Bancolombia and Promigas. The department is led jointly by co-founding partners Miguel Lotero, who specialises in advising on energy regulation and public policy; and Felipe Zuluaga, who is noted for project finance work.

Serrano Martínez CMA’s rapidly growing energy offering scores highly for its ‘innovative approach to issues’. The team is primarily noted for its strength in regulatory and administrative law matters due to the background of practice head José Plata Puyana, who is a former Deputy Superintendent of Energy and Gas. The group also draws on the dedicated support of senior associate Nicolás López, who joined in October 2024 from Cuatrecasas, and associate Angie Cabrera.