Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
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Provided by Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa
Leading advice on Mergers & Acquisitions
Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) specialized team offers comprehensive advice to local and international clients standing out as a leader in Colombia and the region.
With a practice recognised for its participation in numerous transactions, we provide personalized support in cross-border deals with high value-added solutions.
Committed to efficiency and innovation, our legal team offers creative solutions throughout all stages of the transaction, combining global expertise with local knowledge in order to provide a comprehensive experience. From due diligence to post-transaction advice, we are committed to providing the resources necessary to achieve the goals of our clients.
Chambers Review
Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa is a respected international full-service firm that fields a skilled team that is highly regarded for its key role within the Colombian corporate and M&A arena. The department boasts outstanding abilities in assisting with shareholder and share purchase agreements as well as providing legal advice on high-profile joint ventures and asset acquisition mandates.
Work Highlights
- Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa advised Grupo Gilinski on the acquisition of at least 76.9% of Grupo Nutresa.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa shows strong commitment, with a practice that allows the team to be fully integrated in M&A transactions with best in class service."
"Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa's approach is assertive and business-oriented. Their service is fast, precise, and high-quality."
"They are the most sophisticated firm in the country, with a team capable of handling complex structures and a very strong multidisciplinary outfit working as a one-stop-shop for all matters."
"Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa shows strong commitment, with a practice that allows the team to be fully integrated in M&A transactions with best in class service."
"Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa's approach is assertive and business-oriented. Their service is fast, precise, and high-quality."
"They are the most sophisticated firm in the country, with a team capable of handling complex structures and a very strong multidisciplinary outfit working as a one-stop-shop for all matters."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of the corporate/M&A department Felipe Quintero is frequently sought after by private equity funds to advise on transactions and joint venture agreements.
"Felipe is outstanding. He is a highly technical and detailed lawyer, and he is a brilliant negotiator. He really drives things to a successful and satisfactory result by coordinating different teams."
Prominent practitioner Juan Manuel de la Rosa is based in Bogotá and co-heads the corporate/M&A department. He boasts solid expertise in assisting clients hailing from the banking and finance sectors.
"He is simply the best that you can get. He has balance, respect for the counterparty, and an understanding of risks. He gets you the deal you want or even better."
Well-regarded partner Darío Laguado is a strong player in the M&A field in Colombia and is sought after for his extensive expertise in the corporate arena.
"Darío Laguado is fantastic, approachable, solution-oriented, and easy to work with. He addresses problems quickly and effectively."
Managing partner Néstor Camilo Martínez maintains an active legal practice in Colombia. He is frequently sought after by national and international clients to advise on M&A deals.
"Néstor Camilo Martínez is a partner who is absolutely spectacular. He offers amazing client service with extensive experience and accurate, timely support."
Up-and-coming practitioner Felipe Aristizabal earns plaudits from market insiders for his activity in the Colombian M&A sector.
"Felipe Aristizabal is one of the strongest up-and-coming lawyers in the Colombian market."
Associate-to-watch Juan Carlos Gambín breaks into the rankings this year after garnering both client and peer recognition for his involvement in the Colombian corporate and M&A space.
"Juan Carlos Gambín is an awesome professional who is very capable and reliable. He has helped us with very relevant and complex transactions."
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