Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
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Provided by Gómez-Pinzón
GP is a clear market leader in capital markets; in recent years, the firm has advised on most of the important transactions involving Colombian companies in the international markets, in addition to practically all the issuances of Colombian companies in the international markets (Reg S 144A). The Firm is renowned for providing high quality, creative advice on the market’s biggest, most sophisticated, and innovative capital markets transactions, including complex, cross-border deals.
Chambers Review
Gómez-Pinzón offers a prestigious practice that is often instructed by significant underwriters and major Colombian companies as issuers due to its remarkable reputation in capital markets mandates. The team works on both the transactional and regulatory sides, with its lawyers being especially well regarded for their focused work acting on complex debt issuances, such as ordinary and sustainability bonds. Gómez-Pinzón's work includes assisting Colombian and international financial institutions with notable securitisation, derivatives and liability management transactions.
Work Highlights
- Gómez-Pinzón Abogados' capital markets department assisted International Finance Corporation with the subscription process of Blue Bonds issued by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia for an aggregate value of USD150 million.
Strengths
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"Gómez-Pinzón is our trusted advisor with a strong knowledge of the Colombian regulation, helping us to navigate challenging situations. The lawyers offer great service and outstanding responsiveness."
"They have a clear commercial vision, know the needs of the client and the market, and know what is necessary to satisfy the client and comply with regulations while looking for unique opportunities."
"Gómez-Pinzón is our trusted advisor with a strong knowledge of the Colombian regulation, helping us to navigate challenging situations. The lawyers offer great service and outstanding responsiveness."
"They have a clear commercial vision, know the needs of the client and the market, and know what is necessary to satisfy the client and comply with regulations while looking for unique opportunities."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent Practitioner José Luis Suárez Parra benefits from an extensive career in the Colombian capital markets sphere. His experience includes advising major national and international banks on financial regulation, securitisation processes and financing structures.
"José Luis Suárez Parra offers a strong service and level of sophistication. He is an experienced, knowledgeable lawyer, who is a true counsel for his clients."
Top-tier partner and head of department Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle offers a leading capital markets practice in Colombia. He is also well-versed in assisting significant clients with debt offerings, derivative transactions and the establishment of funds.
"Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle provides high quality work and is constantly advising us according to our needs as clients."
"Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle is a very strong lawyer overall, with a very strong commercial vision."
Daniel Londoño Pinzón has a wealth of experience across a range of capital markets matters in Colombia, including debt and equity issuance transactions. He is active handling bond issues and trusts mandates.
"Daniel Londoño Pinzón is a great lawyer with a deep knowledge of the Colombian regulation as well as international and cross-border deals. He is definitely a well-rounded lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gómez-Pinzón
Colombia
Members
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Catalina Prieto
Daniel Flórez
Head of Department
Tonia Orozco
Clients
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Avianca Holdings S.A.
Banco Davivienda S.A.
Banco W S.A.
Cemex España, S.A
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities
Emso Asset Management Limited
ICETEX
ISA Interconexión Eléctrica
Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest)
Inverfam S.A.S
Inverfam S.A.S.
Nugil S.A.S.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
Industries
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Banking, capital markets and financial service
Manufacturing
Public sector
Real estate and construction
Transport and logistics