Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Colombia
Band 3
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Transactional deals are rarely done in isolation. They usually span multiple jurisdictions, languages, currencies (FX) and varying regulatory and tax requirements. We take into account our clients' commercial objectives and needs while facilitating compliance with local laws, tax requirements, and business and cultural practices.
Our fluidity across borders, issues and practices allows us to simplify legal complexity, foresee risks others may overlook and identify commercial opportunities that many miss. This makes us advisers of choice to some of the world's leading multinational corporations.
We are prepared to assist you in all the stages of your transaction in its entirely, due to a precise coordination among all of our practice groups.
Our Mergers and Acquisitions practice can advise in the acquisition, sale or restructuring of corporate entities, offering solutions according to the legal and business needs to clients so that they can meet the deadlines of their projects, as well as we safely manage the risks involved.
Our practice accompanies clients in all stages of corporate mergers and acquisitions thanks to careful coordination from all areas: we have an extensive team from experts in arbitration to specialists in tax issues, in competition and in labor law.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a well-known international law firm that offers a solid Colombian corporate practice and is experienced in covering an array of mandates. The department's work has a strong focus on assisting with large cross-border acquisitions, due diligence analysis and negotiation of shareholder agreements. Baker McKenzie's clients hail from a wide range of sectors including the chemical, technology and transport industries.
Strengths
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"Baker McKenzie has very knowledgeable and highly capable lawyers. They have great responsiveness to the client's needs and are permanently available to resolve any given issue."
"Baker McKenzie has very knowledgeable and highly capable lawyers. They have great responsiveness to the client's needs and are permanently available to resolve any given issue."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Andrés Crump is recognised for his vast experience advising on M&A deals within the Colombian corporate space. He is routinely sought out by clients from a wide range of industries, particularly the infrastructure and energy sectors.
"I am happy to say that Andrés Crump is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. His level of attention and pro-business skills are incredible."
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