Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 2
Email address
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+57 1 319 2900About
Provided by Gómez-Pinzón
Our Practice Group is one of the largest in Colombia. It is formed by lawyers with local and international extensive experience, several of them simultaneously admitted for the practice of law in Colombia and in the State of New York.
We represent our clients in M&A transactions, both on the sellers' and buyer's side, on public or private targets, through negotiated or hostile processes. We also advise on the structuring and negotiation of strategic alliances between investors.
We offer accompaniment throughout all matters related to the corporate work of companies and support businesses in their legal constitution, and in processes of consolidations, divisions, and liquidations, as well as in issues of insolvency and restructuring.
We provide advice to foreign and local investors and Colombian companies on their obligations under the Colombian foreign exchange regime and on corporate governance and compliance matters. We negotiate and draft all types of contracts in all areas of commercial law, considering the regulatory aspects of specific industries.
Finally, we advise boards and managers on assertive strategic issues decision-making.
Chambers Review
Gómez-Pinzón is a highly regarded firm that fields a strong team that is specialised in handling complex corporate instructions in Colombia. The department's experience spans cross-border acquisitions, merger agreements, and joint ventures. The firm is regularly sought after by clients from the telecommunications, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Work Highlights
- Gómez-Pinzón assisted Carrix with the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in Ceres Terminals from Macquarie Infrastructure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They always seek to propose cooperative negotiation scenarios and are able to anticipate difficulties and issues that may arise, understanding various edges and levels of complexity."
"Gómez-Pinzón's team was willing to go above and beyond the call of duty at every turn. Their dedication to this transaction has been inspiring, and their expertise and insight have been invaluable."
"They always seek to propose cooperative negotiation scenarios and are able to anticipate difficulties and issues that may arise, understanding various edges and levels of complexity."
"Gómez-Pinzón's team was willing to go above and beyond the call of duty at every turn. Their dedication to this transaction has been inspiring, and their expertise and insight have been invaluable."
Notable Practitioners
Lina Uribe García is based in Bogotá and is sought after for her expertise in the Colombian M&A space. She has strong experience advising national and international clients on the full gamut of corporate mandates, including the structuring and negotiation of mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate restructurings.
"Lina Uribe García is our star. She's a fantastic lawyer who combines her commercial awareness with a pleasing and willing personality. We feel fortunate to have her representing us."
Partner Ana Cristina Jaramillo enters the rankings this year after garnering recognition from market onlookers for her expertise in the Colombian corporate and M&A arena.
"Ana Cristina Jaramillo is an excellent, strategic, and proactive professional, leading the negotiations and looking for the middle ground to protect our interests and facilitate the transaction."
Partner Natalia García Arenas impresses commentators with her involvement in the Colombian corporate arena. She boasts expertise representing clients in M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.
"Natalia is a very professional and well-rounded lawyer with exceptional capabilities, experience, and knowledge. She has seniority and superior emotional intelligence. She is the right partner for us."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gómez-Pinzón
Colombia
Members
Provided by Gómez-Pinzón
Ana Cristina Jaramillo
Daniela Romero
Felipe Mariño
Germán Villamil
Juan David Quintero
Juan Pablo Caicedo
Head of Department
María Fernanda Restrepo
Natalia García Arenas
Clients
Provided by Gómez-Pinzón
AES Chivor
Acon
Aero República
Aldor
Ashmore
Avianca
Bloomberg
Carulla
Cine Colombia
Colpatria
Davivienda
Domino's
ExxonMobil
Falabella
GE Money
GSK
Garmisch Pharmaceutical
Grupo Aval
Grupo Energía de Bogotá
Grupo Éxito
IBM
IGT
JetBlue Airways
Lamosa
McCain Foods
Meta 4
OHL
Open Market
Parque Arauco
Promigas
SAB Miller
Termocandelaria
Unisono
Valorem
Viva Colombia
Whirlpool
Industries
Provided by Gómez-Pinzón
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Utilities