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Corporate/M&A - Colombia
What the Team is Known For
Cuatrecasas has an active corporate and M&A department in Bogotá that is known to assist clients from the financial services, real estate, technology and energy sectors in Colombia. The legal department boasts experience handling M&A and contractual negotiations, as well as corporate structuring mandates. Cuatrecasas possesses strong capabilities in managing the Colombian-law aspects of regional and cross-border corporate transactions.
Strengths
They offer strong legal skills and experience in M&A as the basis for quality advice, adequate team size to swiftly handle matters, and the availability of experts on related issues via their network.
Notable practitioners
Head of department Juan Felipe Vera Cardona is held in high esteem for his expertise in corporate and M&A mandates in Colombia. He enjoys solid experience advising clients from a wide range of sectors, including the energy, banking and manufacturing industries.
Juan Felipe Vera provides strong legal advice, demonstrating a sense of ownership and responsibility throughout the whole process. He is solution-oriented, creative and manages the team efficiently.
Co-head of department Felipe Mariño Dueñas joins the rankings this year as an up-and-coming partner and enjoys significant recognition for his dynamic practice in the Colombian corporate/M&A space.
Felipe Mariño Dueñas is always oriented towards client satisfaction and is very committed to the execution of the deal.
Associate-to-watch Carolina Trejos continues to garner recognition from commentators for her expertise in the Colombian corporate field.
Carolina Trejos gave us solid service. She was able to manage a very difficult counterparty, obtaining the results required while maintaining simple and organised documentation of the matter.