Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia
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Provided by Cuatrecasas
We advise on all kinds of transactions: M&A, asset and business transfers, joint ventures, distressed M&A, commercial agreements, licensing, and corporate restructuring, including due diligence procedures, and drafting and negotiating contracts. We have a team specialized in private equity and venture capital investment.
We also advise our clients on all aspects of their business and corporate activities, from the incorporation of companies and their development, to their daily operations.
In addition to our team in Colombia, we have teams of recognized standing in Chile, Mexico and Peru. Our lawyers have extensive experience in domestic, interregional and cross border transactions.
Our transactional capacity in Latin America stands out as we offer a service that combines the resources of a global law firm with proximity and local expertise, contributing a unique value to both transactions that require the coordination of several jurisdictions, and to those in the markets in which we operate.
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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.
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Cuatrecasas advised the special purpose acquisition company Two on its merger with LatAm Logistic Properties, which involved the integration of assets located in Latin America, including Colombia. The matter was valued at USD578 million.
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Cuatrecasas is known for its extensive expertise, close client relationships and a pro-business approach. They can resolve various complex matters, considering the interests of all parties involved.
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Head of department Juan Felipe Vera 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 is an exceptional lawyer who supports both complex and day-to-day matters with a clear business vision, always helping us effectively solve a range of challenges.
Co-head of department Felipe Mariño Dueñas is a skilled partner that enjoys significant recognition for his dynamic practice in the Colombian corporate M&A space.
Felipe Mariño Dueñas is a valuable ally in all our transactions thanks to his ability to combine his knowledge of M&A with other areas, enabling him to achieve complex, business-oriented solutions.
Corporate/M&A
Head of Corporate/M&A
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Juan Felipe Vera
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