Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 2
About
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Our practice
Our services cover all types of financing transactions, including corporate, acquisition, structured and project finance and real estate financing; issuing of fixed-income and structured instruments and other financial instruments; as well as designing financing structures and debt restructuring and refinancing.
We have adapted our practice to market needs at all times. In recent years, we have been particularly active in advising various funds on alternative financing systems, including direct lending, and distressed debt and non-performing loan (NPL) transactions. We stand out for our advice on crossborder and multijurisdictional transactions, particularly in Europe and Latin America, where we have specialized teams.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in advising the different parties involved in financing transactions. We have a 360-degree view when assessing and recognizing the various interests and concerns that may arise in a financial transaction. We use this all-round perspective to provide comprehensive solutions that are mutually beneficial and contribute to achieving our clients’ objectives. Our lawyers have advised debtors in all sectors of the economy, as well as all types of financiers including issuers, guarantors, sponsors, developers, project companies, commercial banks, multilateral agencies, development banks, debt funds, and private equity funds.
Chambers Review
Cuatrecasas is a prominent international firm fielding a standout banking and finance team in Colombia. The banking and finance practice group possesses expertise advising notable lenders involved in corporate, asset and project finance deals as well as assisting borrowers with secured loans. The department's activity also encompasses prowess in restructuring and refinancing corporate debt, and providing advice on regulatory banking matters. The firm's client roster includes national and international banks, investment firms and energy and infrastructure companies.
Work Highlights
- Cuatrecasas assisted MUFG Bank with the synthetic corporate financing granted to Enel Colombia for its general corporate purpose. The matter was valued at USD153.9 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cuatrecasas is a sensational firm. The responsiveness and client service is impeccable and the lawyers have exceptional technical knowledge. The firm's contract negotiation is also excellent."
"Cuatrecasas is a sensational firm. The responsiveness and client service is impeccable and the lawyers have exceptional technical knowledge. The firm's contract negotiation is also excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Manuel Quinche González is highly regarded for his experience advising clients, including lenders, borrowers and financial institutions, on Colombian and international financing transactions.
"Manuel Quinche González is a very knowledgeable lawyer and he has a lot of experience in banking and finance area."
"Manuel Quinche González is a great practitioner who is recognised in the Colombian finance domain."
Dynamic practitioner Juan Carlos Puentes demonstrates expertise assisting clients with corporate financing transactions, complemented by prowess handling projects finance mandates.
"Juan Carlos Puentes is a brilliant person; he is diligent and always finding solutions which are easy to implement."
Up-and-coming partner Natalia Arango Botero is recognised here following strong feedback from peers and clients alike, who praise her skills as a talented banking and finance practitioner.
"Natalia Arango Botero has lots of knowledge of the banking and finance space and she is very attentive to us. We feel incredibly supported by her and I would surely recommend her."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cuatrecasas
Colombia
Members
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Clients
Provided by Cuatrecasas
BTG Pactual Colombia
Bac International Bank
Banca de inversión Bancolombia
Banco de Bogota
Banco de Occidente
Bancolombia
Macquarie Bank Limited
Industries
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Commercial Banks
Debt funds
Developers
Development banks
Financiers
Guarantors
Issuers
Multilateral agencies
Private equity funds
Project companies
Sponsors