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Banking & Finance

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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.

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Brigard Urrutia assisted Ecopetrol in securing a USD1.2 billion loan facility to improve the client's debt maturity profile.

Strengths

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Great work of Brigard Urrutia. They have well-rounded lawyers who support the client with a comprehensive, strategic vision tailored to their needs. Their critical advice made a real difference.

Banking & Finance respondent
Latin America

Brigard Urrutia boasts excellent professionals with deep knowledge of the banking and finance space, and a working style that aligns seamlessly with international client expectations.

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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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Eminent Practitioners

Eminent practitioner and co-head of the department, Carlos Fradique Méndez, is well-placed to assist clients with complex transactions in Colombia. Market commentators are quick to praise his extensive expertise on banking and finance law.

Carlos Fradique Méndez advises on a complex regulatory financing matter and delivers top-tier work. He’s an outstanding practitioner who consistently provides exceptional results.

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César Rodríguez
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César Rodríguez
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 3

Experienced practitioner César Rodríguez is sought after for his expertise on financing mandates, including in the projects arena.

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Sebastián Lora
4
Sebastián Lora
4
Band 4

Sebastián Lora continues to be recognised for his activity in the Colombian banking and finance arena. He is singled out for his activity in both structured and project finance.

Sebastián Lora is deeply involved in the banking and finance area and is an excellent practitioner.

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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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Eminent Practitioners
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César Rodríguez
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César Rodríguez
Head of Banking & Finance
3
Band 3
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Sebastián Lora
4
Sebastián Lora
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Band 4
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Members

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Carlos Fradique Méndez

Carlos Fradique Méndez

Head of Department

César Rodríguez

César Rodríguez

Head of Department

María Fernanda Diago

Clients

Provided by Brigard Urrutia

BANCO BILBAO ARGENTARIA

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