Our Firm
Lucas Velásquez
CEO
Lawyer from the Universidad Petrolero de Medellín, specialist in Mining and Oil Law from the Universidad Externado de Colombia and – in Public Law from EAFIT.
With extensive experience in the mining sector, he has held leadership positions such as: Legal and Human Resources Vice President at Aris Mining and Member of Boards of Directors
He has also been Vice President of the Board of Directors and executive director of the Association of Professionals of the Colombian Mining Sector (APMC) and Advisor and director in companies such as Aris Mining, Continental Gold, Quimbaya Gold Inc.
His experience and strategic vision have been key in the development and strengthening of our firm, consolidating it as a benchmark in legal and technical advice in the mining and corporate sector.
We are BIC
At Lucas Velásquez y Asociados S.A.S. BIC we understand the practice of law as a tool to build a more just society. Therefore, as part of our commitment as a Benefit and Collective Interest Company, we develop legal clinic activities in vulnerable communities of Medellín, in conjunction with religious organizations, providing free legal guidance and promoting equitable access to justice. This work reaffirms our purpose of contributing to the social equity of the country and putting our knowledge at the service of collective well-being.
The Benefit and Collective Interest Company (BIC). It is that company that combines the advantages of its commercial and economic activity, with concrete actions to promote the well-being of its workers, contribute to the social equity of the country and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Being a BIC company is a legal recognition granted by the National Government to companies that voluntarily commit to the implementation of sustainability practices and responsible business conduct.
Our team
We are proud to have a team of highly qualified professionals, with a solid background in legal, corporate and technical areas, complemented by specialized experience in various disciplines key to the business environment.
Our approach is based on a strategic and interdisciplinary vision that allows us to accompany companies in complex decision-making, risk management and regulatory compliance.
The firm is distinguished by offering comprehensive and personalized solutions, tailored to the particularities of each organization and its operating environment. We work hand in hand with national and international companies, providing value from strategy, legality and sustainability, with a firm commitment to facilitate their growth and ensure their long-term projection.
