Government contracting

Our
Experience

Nieto & Nieto Lawyers has a solid and recognized team of professionals dedicated to the State Contracting practice area, who provide specialized services to a wide range of clients. Our firm prides itself in offering comprehensive assistance to bidders and contractors, covering all stages of the contracting process, from the structuring of proposals to the execution and liquidation of government contracts.

One of the main pillars of our experience in government procurement is our mastery of the Electronic System for Public Procurement (SECOP). Our team is highly trained in the use of this platform, which allows us to offer accurate and updated advice in relation to the selection and contracting processes in the state sphere. We have had the privilege of advising a wide variety of clients, both domestic and foreign, as well as consortiums and temporary unions. Our experience covers various types of government contracts, including concession contracts, public works, auditing, supply and services. Thanks to our specialized knowledge in these areas, we are able to offer strategic and personalized recommendations tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Why us?

At Nieto & Nieto Lawyers, we have a highly trained and experienced team in the field of public bidding and contracting in Colombia. Our professionals have a deep knowledge of the current legal and regulatory framework, as well as extensive experience in representing private clients and/or national and foreign companies in their transactions with the Colombian State.

Our clients, by choosing Nieto & Nieto Lawyers, are witnesses of our commitment to excellence, integrity and transparency in our legal practice for more than two decades. Our reputation is based on the success and satisfaction of our clients, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of service and professionalism in all our interactions.
Our comprehensive and personalized advice and support, tailored to the specific needs of our clients, aims to ensure compliance with legal requirements and maximize the chances of success in the bidding process. In particular, we are experts in identifying relevant opportunities for our clients by analyzing current and future tenders and procurements and determining which ones are most suitable for each company’s profile and objectives.
Through our knowledge of the sector and our network of contacts, we offer solid and strategic advice, both in the pre-bidding stages and throughout the entire contracting process through our extensive experience in the Electronic Public Procurement System – SECOP – since 2011, the year it was established and its evolution in SECOP I, II, and III.

Our services

1

Integral advisory services in the selection, execution and execution of contracts with the State.

At Nieto & Nieto Lawyers, we provide legal advice and guidance in all stages of public procurement processes, from the preparation of bidding documents and contract documents for public bids and abbreviated selection processes to the execution of the contract, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and protecting the interests of our clients.

2

Advice on formalities, authorizations and procedures before government agencies.

We offer legal assistance in all administrative procedures related to government contracting, facilitating compliance with requirements and expediting procedures before government entities.

3

Advice and support in conciliations and transactions of public contracts.

We provide legal advice in the resolution of contractual disputes, seeking amicable solutions through conciliations and transactions to avoid lengthy litigation.

4

Preparation of administrative law concepts and opinions in the pre-contractual stage.

We provide legal analysis and expert opinions on administrative law during the pre-contract stage, ensuring compliance with regulations and informed decision-making, including the interpretation of contractual clauses and dispute resolution.

5

Accompaniment in hearings and defense in administrative sanctioning procedures.

We provide legal representation in hearings and sanctioning procedures, protecting the rights and interests of our clients before state entities.

6

Preparation of contractual claims and requests for reestablishment of economic equilibrium.

We prepare claims and legal applications to reestablish the economic equilibrium in contracts affected by unforeseen circumstances or non-compliance by the state entity.

7

Legal representation of appeals in governmental proceedings.

We file legal appeals in administrative instances to challenge decisions or actions that affect the interests of our clients in contracts with the State, such as appeals for reconsideration and appeals.

Our team

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Government contracting

Our Experience

Why us?

Our services

1

Integral advisory services in the selection, execution and execution of contracts with the State.

2

Advice on formalities, authorizations and procedures before government agencies.

3

Advice and support in conciliations and transactions of public contracts.

4

Preparation of administrative law concepts and opinions in the pre-contractual stage.

5

Accompaniment in hearings and defense in administrative sanctioning procedures.

6

Preparation of contractual claims and requests for reestablishment of economic equilibrium.

7

Legal representation of appeals in governmental proceedings.

Our team

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