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Provided by Brigard Urrutia

Our banking and financial services team has the experience and knowledge needed to advise local and foreign entities – both in the public and private sectors, as well as in the financial or real sector of the economy – on any type of regulatory matter before the Colombian authorities and financing transactions; including syndicated loans, structured financing, project finance, asset backed financing and implementation of collateral models.

We have provided assistance to clients in transactions that have been a milestone for our country and for the development of the financing practice in Colombia.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Colombia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Brigard Urrutia is an outstanding law firm that possesses a renowned and market-leading banking and finance department in Colombia. The legal team is acclaimed for assisting with the financing of large national infrastructure projects, corporations and assets, and provides substantial advice to clients on complex regulatory issues. Brigard Urrutia's stellar client roster includes high-profile lenders, particularly major Colombian and international banks, as well as borrowers from the construction, transportation and aviation sectors.

Strengths

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Brigard Urrutia's team demonstrates its ability to negotiate complex topics on behalf of its clients. The firm provides a customised approach and has expert knowledge of the local legal system.

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Global

Brigard Urrutia has a highly trained team with great know-how. Its lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience in the financial legal field, multiple resources and diverse backgrounds.

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Fradique Méndez
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Carlos Fradique Méndez
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 1

Distinguished practitioner and co-head of the department Carlos Fradique Méndez is well placed to assist clients with complex regulatory mandates in Colombia and is also admitted to practice in New York. Market commentators are quick to praise his extensive expertise on banking and finance law.

Carlos Fradique Méndez has solid commercial vision and offers very strong client service.

Carlos Fradique Méndez is active and has expertise in many regulatory matters.

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César Rodríguez
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César Rodríguez
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 3
Well-regarded practitioner César Rodríguez is sought after for his expertise on financing mandates, including in the projects arena.

César Rodríguez is highly competent and respectful. He possesses excellent communication skills and is a specialist in the banking and finance area.

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Sebastián Lora
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Band 4

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. 

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Ranked Lawyers at
Brigard Urrutia

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Colombia

Banking & Finance
Carlos Fradique Méndez
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Carlos Fradique Méndez
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 1
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César Rodríguez
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César Rodríguez
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 3
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Sebastián Lora
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Band 4
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Members

Provided by Brigard Urrutia

Carlos Fradique Méndez

Carlos Fradique Méndez

Head of Department

César Rodríguez

César Rodríguez

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Brigard Urrutia

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA COLOMBIA

BANCO DAVIVIENDA S.A.

BANCO DE BOGOTÁ

BANCO GENERAL

BANCOLOMBIA

BLACKROCK

EVOLVERE CAPITAL

GOLDMAN SACHS

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB)

ITAÚ BBA COLOMBIA

ITAÚ UNIBANCO

JP MORGAN SECURITIES