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Carlos Felipe
Pinilla A.

fpinilla@pgplegal.com
Founding partner | Solución de controversias, litigios y arbitraje
About Carlos Felipe

Founding partner with over 40 years of experience in Dispute Resolution, Litigation, and Arbitration. An expert in legal advisory and representation in disputes arising from construction activities, as well as in structuring fiduciary businesses and corporate governance frameworks. He has advised companies and shareholders in corporate disputes and has facilitated complex transactions and shareholder agreements, as well as the estate and succession planning of family businesses across various economic sectors.

He has represented and advised both national and international companies and individuals in a wide range of disputes, including real estate, urban planning, criminal matters, fraud, and tax conflicts. Currently, he leads the Dispute Resolution, Litigation, and Arbitration practice.

Sobre el cliente

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    PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

    • Legal advisory and judicial representation of the construction company in the Peñas Blancas building disputes, Bogotá, Colombia (2018-2024).
    • Legal advisory to the National Government in the contracting process for vaccine procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020).
    • Legal advisory and structuring of the Lagos de Torca trust, Bogotá (2018).
    • Legal advisory and structuring of the fiduciary trust for the National Interest Macroproject Ciudad Verde (Soacha) (2010-2017).
    • Legal advisory and structuring of the fiduciary business for the Hacienda Rosablanca partial plan, Villavicencio, Meta (Entorno Urbano S.A.S.) (2011).
    • Legal structuring of the trust for the implementation of the 100,000 Housing Law.

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    • Structuring fiduciary mechanisms for real estate project development.
    • Legal and physical recovery of properties for real estate developments through judicial representation in civil, police, and criminal litigation.
    • Negotiating settlements and conciliation agreements for amicable dispute resolution.
    • Estate and succession planning.
    • Legal and tax advisory for businesses and individuals.
    • Representation of shareholders in general assemblies.
    • Legal opinions ensuring the viability of real estate projects, including risk assessments of properties concerning asset forfeiture actions (Law 1708 of 2014).

    EDUCATION

    • 1985. Specialist in Legal, Financial, and Accounting Tax Regime, Universidad de Los Andes.
    • 1981. Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

    ACTIVITIES

    • Professor of the course Legal Real Estate Management, Law undergraduate program, Universidad del Rosario, 2022-2024.
    • Panelist at the Real Estate Trust Forum organized by CAMACOL, Universidad del Rosario, and Asofiduciarias, 2024.
    • Professor in the Master’s in Business Economic Law, Universidad Javeriana, 1999-2002, 2005, 2016.
    • Participant in the Latin American Management Seminar (LAMS), Inalde Business School – Universidad de la Sabana, 2014.
    • Professor of Roman Law, Law undergraduate program, Universidad de la Sabana, 2001-2003.
    • Professor of Roman Law, Law undergraduate program, Universidad Javeriana, 1997-2001.
    • Participant in the Legal Services Firm Management Training Conference, ANDI, 2011.
    • Participant in the Arbitration Update for List B Arbitrators, Center for Arbitration and Conciliation, 2001.

    RECOGNITIONS

    • Leaders League: Recommended Lawyer in Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Tax, 2025.
    • Best Lawyers: Recognized as the best lawyer in his specialty, 2023 and 2025.
    • The Legal 500 Latin America: Leading Partner category, 2025.
    • The Legal 500 Latin America: Band 4 recognition for the Litigation team, 2025.
    • Leaders League: Ranked in Shareholder Litigation and Valuation of Damage, 2023, 2024.
    • The Legal 500 Latin America: Band 3 recognition for the Litigation team, 2023.

    MEMBERSHIPS

    • Arbitrator of the “A” List of the Center for Arbitration and Conciliation of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce.
    • Board Member of Amarey Nova Medical, Lec Lee, and Colfimax.
    • Member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.
    • Member of the Regional Construction Chamber, Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Colombian-Chilean Chamber, and the ANDI Legal Services Chamber.
    • Member of the Colombian Bar of Criminal Lawyers.