Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 3
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
We are constantly working with borrowers and lenders, which gives us a genuine understanding of all aspects of a financial transaction. Our long-term relationships with local banks allow us to give solid advice on regulatory requirements and financing transactions. .
Our team has specialists in project finance with extensive experience and knowledge in negotiating and preparing the documentation required for credits and guarantee packages, with limited recourse to sponsors.
Additionally, as part of Baker McKenzie's commitment to sustainability and market expertise, we are proud to leverage our talent, innovation, and relationships, to generate a positive and sustainable social impact. We are also partnering with our clients in various industries, to help them execute their investments and sustainability strategies.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie fields a recognised team that has a significant presence within the banking and finance arena in Colombia. The legal department frequently assists local and international companies with cross-border corporate financing mandates. Baker McKenzie is also adept at drafting complex multilateral loans and advising on debt restructuring. Trafigura is among new additions to Baker McKenzie's client roster.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie acted as Colombian legal counsel to Cooperative Rabobank, as a lender, in connection with a revolving line of credit agreement granted in favour of two Camposol's companies incorporated in Colombia and Peru, acting as borrowers. The matter was valued at USD40 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have found Baker McKenzie to be a great support for solving situations that can generate delays or put transactions at risk."
"We have found Baker McKenzie to be a great support for solving situations that can generate delays or put transactions at risk."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Ricardo Trejos Robledo actively provides advice to clients on the financing arena in Colombia. His expertise spans credit agreements, sustainability-linked loans and project finance, among others.
"Ricardo Trejos Robledo is excellent. His commercial awareness is off the charts, and he makes time to understand the specific needs of the company to go above and beyond what is asked of him."
Associate-to-watch Mónica Cubillos joins the rankings after peers and clients alike highlight her banking and finance expertise in Colombia. She is seen advising on matters such as credit agreements and sustainability-linked loans.
"Mónica Cubillos is a super intelligent person and has excellent negotiation capabilities."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Colombia
Members
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Head of Department
Jaime Trujillo
Head of Department
Head of Department