Band 1
Band 1
About
Provided by Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle
Practice Areas
Banking, Finance & Capital Markets, Infrastructure
Career
Ricardo has about 25 years of professional experience. He is Partner of Gómez-Pinzón, head of the Banking, Finance & Capital Markets practice, and is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee.
Throughout his career, Ricardo has developed a legal practice of permanent advice to international banks with the presence or cross-border interests in Colombia, particularly in financings, capital markets, derivatives and treasury transactions, and banking and securities regulation.
Ricardo acts as a legal advisor in several infrastructure projects, particularly in those related to roads and transportation as well as others related to energy. In addition, he has advised the government, private contractors, and lenders in the structuring of infrastructure projects. He has been leading counsel in several project finance transactions, which gives him a well-rounded view of these types of advisories.
Professional Memberships
-Firm’s appointed member to ISDA
-Firm’s appointed member to Colcapital (Colombian Association of private equity)
-Firm’s appointed member to LAVCA
-Member of IBA (International Bar Association)
Personal
Leading Individual, The Legal 500 2022, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets.
Band 1, Chambers Latin America 2022, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets.
Included in Latin Lawyer 2021, Banking & finance, Capital markets, Project finance & infrastructure.
Chambers Review
Latin America
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."