Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
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Provided by Brigard Urrutia
Our banking and financial services team has the experience and knowledge needed to advise local and foreign entities – both in the public and private sectors, as well as in the financial or real sector of the economy – on any type of regulatory matter before the Colombian authorities and financing transactions; including syndicated loans, structured financing, project finance, asset backed financing and implementation of collateral models.
Chambers Review
Brigard Urrutia is an outstanding law firm that possesses a renowned and market-leading banking and finance department in Colombia. The legal team is acclaimed for assisting with the financing of large national infrastructure projects, corporations and assets, and provides substantial advice to clients on complex regulatory issues. Brigard Urrutia's stellar client roster includes high-profile lenders, particularly major Colombian and international banks, as well as borrowers from the construction, transportation and aviation sectors. Banco Popular Dominicano and Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior are recent additions to the law firm's client portfolio.
Work Highlights
- Brigard Urrutia represented Victory Park Management as lender in a USD100 million credit facility granted to Habi.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brigard Urrutia has a highly trained team with great know-how. Its lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience in the financial legal field, multiple resources and diverse backgrounds."
"Brigard Urrutia's team demonstrates its ability to negotiate complex topics on behalf of its clients. The firm provides a customised approach and has expert knowledge of the local legal system."
"Brigard Urrutia has a highly trained team with great know-how. Its lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience in the financial legal field, multiple resources and diverse backgrounds."
"Brigard Urrutia's team demonstrates its ability to negotiate complex topics on behalf of its clients. The firm provides a customised approach and has expert knowledge of the local legal system."
Notable Practitioners
Distinguished practitioner and co-head of the department Carlos Fradique Méndez is well placed to assist clients with complex regulatory mandates in Colombia. Market commentators are quick to praise his extensive expertise on banking and finance law.
"Carlos Fradique Méndez has a solid commercial vision and offers very strong client service."
"Carlos Fradique Méndez is active and has expertise in many regulatory matters."
Well-regarded practitioner César Rodríguez is sought after for his expertise on financing mandates, including in the projects arena.
"César Rodríguez is highly competent and respectful. He possesses excellent communication skills and is a specialist in the banking and finance area."
Ranked Lawyers at
Brigard Urrutia
Colombia
Members
Provided by Brigard Urrutia
Clients
Provided by Brigard Urrutia
BANCO BILBAO ARGENTARIA
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA COLOMBIA
BANCO DAVIVIENDA S.A.
BANCO DE BOGOTÁ
BANCO GENERAL
BANCOLOMBIA
BLACKROCK
EVOLVERE CAPITAL
GOLDMAN SACHS
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB)
ITAÚ BBA COLOMBIA
ITAÚ UNIBANCO
JP MORGAN SECURITIES