Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 3
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Our Banking & Finance area is one of the main reference areas in our Firm. Being fully aware of the changes that are taking place, our team of lawyers has a high degree of specialization in all kinds of financial operations of a national and international nature.
As leaders in this practice area, we have represented some of the most important and representative financial institutions, investment banks, private equity and investment funds and FinTech companies in the market. Our experience is focused on complex transactions, such as high-profile debt restructuring (project finance), structured and corporate finances,acquisition financing, guarantees, capital increases, public tender offers, design of leasing agreements and derivative products, just to name a few. Our team is fully integrated with other practice areas of the Firm, which allows us to tailor our services to each of our clients´ needs in a comprehensive manner and efficiently address them in the competitive environment and the requirements of each industry (such as tax, real estate, insurance, technology industries, among others).
Chambers Review
Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa's banking and finance team acts on a range of banking and finance transactions. The legal team has experience acting as counsel on high-level regulatory issues, and provides key advice on complex corporate finance transactions, particularly those related to debt refinancing. Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa is frequently retained to act for major Colombian and international banks as well as companies in the real estate and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa's banking and finance team assisted Inicia Capital with a USD330 million multijurisdictional and multi-tranche financing granted by Citibank, the Bank of Nova Scotia, Banco Popular Dominicano and Bladex, to finance a corporate acquisition.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa has a team of specialists in complex financings. The lawyers have strong knowledge, immediate responses and unparalleled commitment to clients."
"Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa has a team of specialists in complex financings. The lawyers have strong knowledge, immediate responses and unparalleled commitment to clients."
Notable Practitioners
Noteworthy partner Néstor Camilo Martínez recognised by the Colombian market for his regulatory banking expertise. He plays a key role advising clients on corporate finance transactions, particularly those related to debt financing.
"Néstor Camilo Martínez is an absolutely spectacular lawyer with impressive client service."
Co-Head of department Sebastián Lora advances in the rankings after market commentators praise his array of banking and finance mandates in Colombia. He is recognised for his activity in both structured and project finance.
"Sebastián Lora is the best lawyer I have worked with in financing with international implications. He provides a very simple approach to transactions and negotiations."
Associate-to-watch Carlos Guzmán breaks into the rankings this year after market commentators endorse his activity in Colombia's banking and finance sphere. His work spans credit agreements and project finance mandates amongst others.
"Carlos Guzmán is very committed to our transactions and is always finding ways to move them forward. He also has solid knowledge of the banking and finance sector."
Ranked Lawyers at
Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa
Colombia
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