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.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client: Qualité de l’avocat et de l’équipe
Avocats
Leading partners
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Next Generation Partners
Jeunes associés disposant d'une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Leading associates
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Responsable de la pratique
José Vicente Zapata; Inés Elvira Vesga; Juan Casallas; Milton Montoya