The full-service practice at Holland & Knight scores highly for its ‘knowledge, expertise, and prestige in matters related to environmental law and sustainability’. Leveraging robust offerings in public law and energy-and-natural-resources, the team is particularly active in matters concerning the oil-and-gas, power and mining sectors, while it also represents clients in the agricultural, manufacturing, and food and beverage areas. The department is led by go-to sector specialist Jose Vicente Zapata, who is hailed by clients as ‘possibly the best environmental legal expert in the country’. Among Zapata’s recent matters, he advised Exxon Mobil Exploration Colombia on environmental sanctioning proceedings and other regulatory matters. Also noted at senior level is public law partner Juan Casallas, whose work spans environmental liability issues and administrative proceedings. The team further draws on an impressive pair of senior counsels in Estefanny Pardo, who specialises in environmental litigation; and newly promoted (January 2025) María Camila Aponte, whose environmental law practice takes in energy-and-natural-resources and public law.

According to satisfied clients, Pérez-Llorca’s environmental law offering is ‘unparalleled among other firms’, due to its strong knowledge and efficiency. A result of the July 2025 merger between the incoming Madrid heavyweight and legacy Colombian firm Gómez-Pinzón Abogados, the team enjoys close relationships with leading domestic and multinational companies. Its broad industry experience is evidenced through a diverse client list that spans entities operating in the energy, natural resources, retail, manufacturing, and food and drink sectors, among others, which the group advises on the full-spectrum of regulations, administrative processes and contentious matters. Senior associate and department co-head Lina Correa ‘provides clear solutions’; she recently represented PriceSmart in an environmental dispute. The practice is additionally co-led by high-profile environmental and M&A partner Lina Uribe and energy-and-natural-resources head Patricia Arrázola, both of whom contribute broad regulatory experience. Associate Juan Pablo Perdomo re-joined the firm in March 2025, following a nine-month stint at Terpel Sunex.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s environmental law practice is commended for its business acumen and clients assert that it ‘aligns its strategies with business objectives’. Handling a comprehensive mix of regulatory and contentious work, the team is further distinguished by its ability to act in tandem with its top-tier corporate offering to assist with high-stakes environmental due diligence. Department head Luis Fernando Macías is ‘Colombia’s leading environmental specialist’, according to some. Macías specialises in advising major domestic and multinational companies on complex environmental matters and recently advised Grupo Argos on a sanctioning procedure initiated for a river port project. The group additionally benefits from a deep pool of non-partners including Iván Páez, who serves as director of the environment and sustainable development area; principal associate Alexander Acosta, who frequently advises on environmental issues relating to the oil-and-gas, mining and infrastructure sectors, among others; principal associate María Alejandra Gómez, who is ‘always available’; and associate Nelly Cubides, who supports on compliance and contentious work.

The ‘very committed and knowledgeable’ team at Brigard Urrutia is equipped to advise on the full life cycle of environmental law issues, from permitting and environmental audits, through to litigation and due diligence work. Incoming practice director for environmental and sustainable business, Margarita Solorza, joined the practice from Holland & Knight in June 2024 and brings to bear additional in-house experience from prior roles at Talisman Energy and Geotec Engineering. At partner level, the department is additionally overseen by corporate and M&A co-head Jaime Robledo and energy and projects specialist Carlos Umaña. The group also includes senior associate Juana Valentina Micán, who is a former lawyer for the District Secretary of the Environment; she advises on regulation, environmental litigation and project structuring. Senior associate Juan Sebastian Panesso left the firm in June 2025.

Acclaimed for its ‘rigorous and strategic analysis’, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ environmental law group continues on its upwards trajectory and added ten new clients during 2024/25, including Interconexión Eléctrica and Colombina. Well versed across a wide scope of compliance, environmental sanctioning procedures and litigation cases, the team contributes extensive experience in the energy and natural resources, transport, manufacturing, infrastructure and agroindustry areas, among others. Director Margarita Lorduy fronts the practice and is an ‘excellent professional’; she provides ongoing advice to several companies on environmental law matters including ISA Intercolombia and Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce. The group also draws on the senior experience of national resources co-head Hernán Rodríguez, while junior associate Valentina Vivas provides dedicated support to the environmental law practice.

‘Constantly focused on meeting the client’s needs’, Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados fields a compact but comprehensive environmental law practice that is ‘composed of experts in environmental law’. The team is geared up to advise on a wide range of regulatory and contentious matters — including permitting processes, environmental sanctioning procedures and environmental emergencies — while it also stands out for its diversified industry experience, which spans the energy and natural resources, food and drink, manufacturing and real estate sectors. Experienced of counsel Silvia María Méndez Parodi spearheads the practice and is recommended for her ‘proactive support’; she recently represented Terpel in a sanctioning process initiated by environmental authorities. Also noted is junior associate Cristina Rodríguez de La Torre, who provides support across a broad scope of litigation and advisory matters.

Environmental lawyers at Posse Herrera Ruiz strike the right note with clients for being ‘very professional and assertive in their recommendations’. Maintaining a multidisciplinary approach, the group demonstrates strong skill sets in environmental compliance, clean energy, decarbonisation and transactional support matters. Up-and-coming environmental law specialist and department co-head, Erika Serrano, made partner in May 2024 and is highlighted for her ‘practical and strategic advice’; she recently advised ONGC Videsh (Colombia branch) on environmental matters related to modifying existing licences to increase hydrocarbon production in Colombia. Other key contacts include fellow co-head Alvaro José Rodríguez, whose environmental law practice is strongly informed by his formidable energy and natural resources expertise; and mid-level associate Sofía Ángel, who is a dedicated environmental practitioner. Junior associate Pablo Mejía left the firm in June 2025.

As Colombia’s leading environmental law boutique, Ucrós & Asociados Abogados SAS’s specialist practice finds favour for its ‘deep understanding of environmental law’, as well as for its ‘strong legal and technical skills’. The team covers the full spectrum of related matters, with its recent experience encompassing regulatory advice, project tenders, permitting procedures and environmental investigations, among other issues. A former adviser to the Office of the Minister of the Environment, founding partner Juan Carlos Ucrós fronts the department and is singled out for his ‘almost-immediate solution capacity’. Ucrós recently advised Termotécnica Coindustrial on the environmental aspects of its successful bid for the expansion of the Rafael Nuñez International Airport. Senior attorney John Iván Nova also attracts praise for his ability to provide ‘practical solutions’.

Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s environmental law offering is valued for its ‘commercial and practical approach to solving regulatory challenges’. Particularly active in mining and natural resources-related matters, where it maintains close relationships with sector heavyweights such as Ecopetrol and Schlumberger, the team also represents clients in the agrochemical, manufacturing and waste management sectors. Environmental law-focused senior associate Camila Jiménez co-leads the practice alongside energy and natural resources head Alejandro Mesa; they are highlighted together for their ‘extensive knowledge of the industry and environmental regulations’. Key support is provided by Laura Torres, who was promoted to senior associate in July 2025.

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s environmental law practice is weighted towards non-contentious work, where it demonstrates strong activity in advising on regulatory compliance and transactional support matters. The group additionally advises its broad roster of clients — which includes companies operating in the energy, natural resources, infrastructure, agriculture, and food and beverage sectors — on administrative sanctioning proceedings and environmental disputes. The team is steered by litigator Daniela Vergel, who additionally co-leads the dispute resolution, and the energy and climate change areas. Also recommended is Alex Flórez Cerchiaro, who serves as associate practice director.

Lloreda Camacho & Co.’s environmental law practice is closely aligned with its natural resources offering, with the team specialising in advising its strong stable of mining clients on environmental compliance, administrative procedures and transactional support matters. The firm’s signature IP offering also ensures that a significant volume of work originates from the life sciences, technology and consumer goods areas. Senior associate Natalia Soto was recently (April 2025) promoted to associate director of the environmental practice and is recommended for regulatory, contentious and transactional support work. Ignacio Santamaria and Angela María Salazar jointly lead the overarching mining and natural resources department.

Lawyers in Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa’s environmental law team attract praise for their ‘good handling of environmental authorities in difficult situations’. Particularly noted for its activity in non-contentious work – including advising on regulatory compliance and due diligence matters – the group also demonstrates recent experience in administrative sanctioning procedures. Next-generation partner Camila del Villar heads the practice and is ‘practical and balanced in her recommendations’. The team recently saw three departures at associate level; senior Ángela Pinzón left the firm in June 2025; intermediate Daniela Pinilla Mendez left in May 2025; and junior María Fernanda Navarro left in December 2024.

Public law stalwart Palacios Lleras maintains a strong record in representing mining, agriculture and transport clients in complex environmental law litigation, including large-scale class actions. Among its recent cases, the team has defended domestic and multinational companies in high-stakes pollution claims, environmental sanctions proceedings and community consultation-related matters. The practice is led by firm founder Hugo Palacios Mejía, who brings to bear strong expertise in complex disputes with a public law dimension. Óscar Gutiérrez is also noted for his experience in energy and natural resources-related litigation.

Lauded for its ‘solid, robust, and effective’ advice, Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados’ practice is a popular choice for real estate and construction clients looking for environmental law support, in line with the firm’s signature real estate offering. The team also keeps busy advising companies in the energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, and manufacturing spheres on environmental compliance, corporate support and contentious matters Newly promoted (May 2024) director Natalia Álvarez spearheads the department and is recommended for her ‘clarity and knowledge’. Senior associate Cristo Ángel Pérez provides dedicated practice support. Former principal associate Ángela Pinzón and former department head Natalia Nuñez left in June and July 2024, respectively.

Serrano Martínez CMA has significantly invested in its environmental law offering of late. Most notably, in August 2024 it hired Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados’ former environmental practice head, Natalia Núñez Vélez, to lead the team. It followed this up with the hire of former Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa associate, María Fernanda Navarro, who joined in May 2025 following a six-month stint at the Mayor of Bogotá District Secretariat of the Environment. The team’s exponential growth saw it add an impressive raft of clients to its roster during 2024/25, including Suriki Nature and Colada Energy, while its services span regulatory compliance, project development and environmental litigation.