Department profile
Brigard Urrutia

Capital Markets

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


Brigard Urrutia

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About

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Our Capital Markets and Private Equity Team provides advice to all types of local and foreign investors, family offices, general partners, and investment advisers in all business law areas related to fund formation and fundraising, as well as to the investment and divestment of collective investment funds’ assets under management (mergers and acquisitions, and financing structures). Due to our extensive experience and knowledge of the financial and capital markets regulations, we also provide assistance in the promotion of foreign financial and capital markets-related products and services in Colombia and to Colombian residents.

We represent local and foreign issuers, institutional investors, brokers, investment banks, financial institutions, governments and supranational organizations in the issuance of equity and debt securities, corporate bonds, sovereign bonds, structured and subordinated notes, ADRs and GDRs and participation units of private equity funds, ETFs and REITs.

Throughout our history, we have had the opportunity to witness and contribute to the development of the Colombian economy by advising our clients on groundbreaking, landmark transactions. We have also pioneered in the capital markets realm by designing legal structures that enable our clients to achieve their goals.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Brigard Urrutia is a front-running Colombian full-service firm presenting an established capital markets practice. The department possesses an impressive track record covering a wide range of mandates, such as sovereign bond offerings, securitisation and the drafting of key derivatives agreements. Brigard Urrutia is also highly active assisting clients with fund formation and structuring. The law firm frequently caters to Colombian and international financial institutions acting as underwriters and corporate issuers.

Work Highlights

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  • Brigard Urrutia acted as Colombian counsel to the underwriters BNP Paribas Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co and Scotia Capital in connection with the Republic of Colombia’s USD3.8 billion sovereign bond issuance.

Strengths

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  • Brigard Urrutia stands out for the experience and diligence of its lawyers, knowledge of different economic sectors and products and a strong reputation in the Colombian market.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America
  • If I have a problem, Brigard Urrutia is the firm I always turn to. The team has a rare blend of legal expertise and deep business sense, and its 24/7 availability and responsiveness are part of what sets it apart from the rest of the market.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersCarlos Fradique Méndez
    Eminent PractitionersCarlos Fradique Méndez

    Carlos Fradique Méndez

    Eminent practitioner Carlos Fradique Méndez plays a key role in Colombia's capital markets space. He consistently advises significant clients on sovereign bond offerings, public notes offerings and regulatory mandates.

    • Carlos Fradique Méndez is an extraordinary lawyer with great business acumen and strategic vision. If I have a complex problem, he is first on my list.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Luis Gabriel Morcillo
    Band 1Luis Gabriel Morcillo

    Luis Gabriel Morcillo

    Top-tier partner Luis Gabriel Morcillo is skilled at advising clients on public notes offerings and debt issuances within the Colombian capital markets sphere.

    • Luis Gabriel Morcillo has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the industry and legislation. He is capable of proposing agile and appropriate business solutions to complex challenges and handles assigned tasks with excellent judgement.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
    • Luis Gabriel is a senior partner with an excellent attitude and strong technical knowledge. He has deep relationships across the sector, and everyone feels confident and reassured when working with him.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchNicolás Arocha Roldán
    Associates to watchNicolás Arocha Roldán

    Nicolás Arocha Roldán

    Associate-to-watch Nicolás Arocha Roldán garners positive feedback from clients for his notable practice in the Colombian capital markets arena, assisting them with private funds structuring and regulatory mandates before the SFC.

    • Nicolás Arocha Roldán is an excellent lawyer with extensive knowledge of the financial and banking sector and a commercial vision that considers all associated risks.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchViviana Araújo Angulo
    Associates to watchViviana Araújo Angulo

    Viviana Araújo Angulo

    Associate-to-watch Viviana Araújo Angulo continues to earn interviewees’ recognition for her activity in the Colombian capital markets space. She advises clients on tender offers and bond repurchases.

    • Viviana Araújo Angulo is deeply intelligent, understands the client better than anyone and possesses extraordinary analytical skills. She offers excellent client service and is our go-to person in Colombia.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America

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