Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+57 1 319 2900About
Provided by Gómez-Pinzón
Our Banking, Finance & Capital Market Group is acknowledged by the market and the specialized international journals as the first one in Colombia and one of the most important in the region. The Firm remains faithful to its commitment to innovation, performing innovative transactions in the Colombian capital market, or involving Colombian issuers.
Our clients are usually international banks with interests in Colombia, local and foreign issuers that have conducted public offerings in the Colombian market, the international markets, and the local and foreign investment banking.
Chambers Review
Gómez-Pinzón retains its position as a leader within the banking and finance arena in Colombia. The legal team is particularly active dealing with cross-border asset finance transactions representing high-profile Colombian and international corporate entities. The department's activity also encompasses prowess in corporate finance, such as the refinancing of corporate debt and providing advice on regulatory banking matters. Gómez-Pinzón has an impressive clientele that includes state-owned banks and international financial groups.
Work Highlights
- Gómez-Pinzón's banking and finance team represented as local counsel Banco Santander, Citibank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in the USD550 million refinancing granted to Colombiana de Licitaciones y Concesiones.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The whole team at Gómez-Pinzón has excellent knowledge. It is a multidisciplinary team that provides the best solutions to clients and is at the forefront of market requirements."
"Gómez-Pinzón's very qualified lawyers have extensive knowledge of other jurisdictions and understand international clients. The service and quality of work is superb and they offer thorough analysis."
"The whole team at Gómez-Pinzón has excellent knowledge. It is a multidisciplinary team that provides the best solutions to clients and is at the forefront of market requirements."
"Gómez-Pinzón's very qualified lawyers have extensive knowledge of other jurisdictions and understand international clients. The service and quality of work is superb and they offer thorough analysis."
Notable Practitioners
Market-leading partner and head of the department Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle boasts a well-established position in Colombia's banking and finance sector. Market commentators indicate he is a highly reputable practitioner who is active in complex financing processes.
"Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle is an extraordinary lawyer. He is very attentive and extremely knowledgeable of local regulations."
"Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle is a dynamic lawyer."
Highly regarded partner José Luis Suárez Parra garners praise from interviewees for his strong banking and finance practice in Colombia. He is frequently seen advising clients on structured finance mandates.
"José Luis Suárez Parra provides a solid client service. He is a very business-oriented lawyer who is clear in his explanations."
Partner Daniel Londoño Pinzón is endorsed by interviewees for his activity in the Colombian banking and finance sphere. He can claim expertise in advising national and international banks on loan agreements.
"Daniel Londoño Pinzón is an excellent lawyer and a great leader in his area. He provides a high level of sophistication and a very strong service."
Catalina Prieto Núñezenters the rankings this year after enjoying praise from clients and peers alike for her grasp of banking and finance mandates in Colombia.
"Catalina Prieto Núñez is a very skilled and responsible lawyer who provides comprehensive support in our transactions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gómez-Pinzón
Colombia
Members
Provided by Gómez-Pinzón
Catalina Prieto
Daniel Flórez
Jimena González
Head of Department
Tonia Orozco
Clients
Provided by Gómez-Pinzón
Ashmore
Avianca
Bank of America
Barclays
Colpatria
Corredores Asociados
Credit Suisse
Davivienda
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs
Grupo Bancolombia
HSBC
Helm
IDB Invest
ING
Inter-American Development Bank
International Finance Corporation
JP Morgan
Merrill Lynch
Morgan Stanley
Porveni
RBS
Santander
Industries
Provided by Gómez-Pinzón
Aerospace & Defence
Banks
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Real Estate Finance
Telecommunications
Utilities