Brigard Urrutia, Corporate/M&A | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Corporate/M&A - Colombia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Brigard Urrutia has a top-tier practice that is widely regarded as a leading player in Colombia and that often assists with high-end M&A transactions. The firm is consistently instructed by Colombian and international players to provide counsel on the sale and acquisition of major companies and infrastructure projects. Brigard Urrutia's expertise includes advising on sophisticated corporate matters, including strategic stakeholder agreements and joint ventures, capitalisations and reorganisations.

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Work Highlights

Brigard Urrutia acted as Colombian counsel to Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana in structuring, negotiating and implementing the framework agreement concerning the corporate reorganisation and transfer of stake interests among Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana, Grupo Argos, Grupo Nutresa, IHC, JGDB Holding and Nugil.

Strengths

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Brigard Urrutia stays current on M&A trends, both local and global. They always seek solutions and alternatives that make complex issues more manageable and easier to understand.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Latin America

Brigard Urrutia offers excellent support. They're technical and well-versed in M&A, investments and divestments, but also practical. We’re a complex client, and they truly listen to and understand us.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Latin America

Brigard Urrutia stays current on M&A trends, both local and global. They always seek solutions and alternatives that make complex issues more manageable and easier to understand.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Jaime Robledo Vásquez

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Distinguished practitioner Jaime Robledo Vásquez assists clients with share purchases, mergers and divestitures in Colombia.

Jaime Robledo Vásquez is a highly strategic, senior lawyer who truly dedicates time to his clients. We feel fully supported by him.

Jaime Robledo Vásquez is an excellent lawyer with strong business vision who responsibly takes on the client’s perspective.

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Sergio Michelsen

Band 1

Market-leading practitioner Sergio Michelsen is commended by clients and market insiders for his extensive expertise in M&A mandates.

Sergio is a very experienced professional who can bring different perspectives and experiences to the discussion table.

We are very pleased with Sergio Michelsen's support. He played a key role in the dynamic of our transaction, showing strong seniority and giving high level advice.

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Fernando Alfredo Castillo

Band 6

Co-head of department Fernando Alfredo Castillo is a dynamic legal adviser with a distinguished practice in transactional and corporate structuring matters.

Working with Fernando Alfredo Castillo is spectacular. His deep knowledge of the matters and his agility in reacting with the required advice make him excellent at meeting the client's needs.

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Tomás Holguín Mora

Band 6

Co-head of department Tomás Holguín Mora enjoys clients' recognition for his prowess in advising on M&A mandates in Colombia.

Tomás Holguín Mora is an excellent professional with a strong grasp of corporate and M&A matters. He is committed to protecting the interests of his clients and adapting to their needs and objectives.

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