Sandra Manrique

Sandra Manrique

/Partner

Colombia

Partner at PPU, expert in Energy, Mining and Natural Resources law. Her professional practice focuses on the energy, oil, and gas sector. She has advised significant clients on matters related to the laws governing energy products, hydrocarbons, utilities and various corporate and labor matters.​

Cita

Sandra Manrique is an excellent lawyer with deep knowledge to handle complex mandates. She is an undisputed expert who stands out for being one of the most recognized and respected practitioners in the sector. She is the best lawyer when it comes to electric energy matters in the country. She always gives a timely and accurate response to the customer's needs".

Energy and Natural Resources, Chambers and Partners, Latin America, 2026.

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Administrative Law

Universidad del Rosario

2019

Diploma in Hydrocarbons International Management

Universidad de los Andes and IESA

2009

Diploma in Arbitration

Bogotá Chamber of Commerce

2005

Master of Laws in Economic Law (LL.M)

Universidad Externado de Colombia

2005

Master of Laws in Business Law (LL.M)

Universidad Francisco Victoria, Madrid, España

2004

Diploma in Portfolio Management and Financial Risk in the Natural Gas Industry

Alberta School of Business, Edmonton, Canadá

2002

Diploma in Management of Oil and Gas

Universidad Externado de Colombia

2002

Postgraduate Degree in Labor law

Universidad Libre

2002

Postgraduate Degree in Public Utilities

Universidad Externado de Colombia

2000

Lawyer

Universidad Libre de Pereira

1999

Languages

English / Spanish

Work Experience

Partner

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2015 - Currently

Partner

Prietocarrizosa

2012 - 2014

Associate

Prietocarrizosa

2005 - 2012

Legal Director

Ecogas

2003 - 2005

Lawyer

Ministerio de Minas y Energía

2001 - 2003

Director of Legal and Administrative Services

Gas Gombel S.A. E.S.P.

2000

Head of the Legal Department

Gas del Risaralda S.A. E.S.P.

1998 - 1999

Academic and Teaching Activities

Universidad de los Andes

Professor

- Currently