About

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Our Banking & Finance practice group is one of the most experienced and skilled in the market. Its capabilities extend into several key sectors, including oil and gas, mining, telecommunications, manufacturing, aviation, shipping, rail, road, and infrastructure. Our recent work included the provision of financial legal solutions to our clients, many of whom are multilateral institutions, local, and international financial entities that are responsible for the financing of several of the most important infrastructure projects in the country. Consequently, we have provided bespoke solutions to clients in transactions that have marked a milestone in our country.


Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Colombia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is a prestigious international full-service firm that boasts a significant presence within the Colombian banking and finance market. Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is acclaimed by high-profile local and international banking clients for its expertise in rendering complex regulatory advice and representing them before the SFC. The law firm is also often found advising both borrowers and lenders on cross-border corporate financing deals.

Work Highlights

  • Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas acted as counsel to Accial Capital, as lender, in a USD22.5 million credit facility granted to Avista to support the company’s business structure.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernardo P Cárdenas Martínez
3
Bernardo P Cárdenas Martínez
Head of Banking & Finance
3
Band 3

Observers endorse managing partner Bernardo Cárdenas Martínez for his handling of banking and finance mandates in the Colombian market, such as acquisition financing matters, for multilateral financial institutions.

I've known Bernardo Cárdenas Martínez for many years, and I think he is an extraordinary lawyer.

Daniela Mejía
U
Daniela Mejía
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Daniela Mejia continues to impress market commentators with her involvement in the Colombian banking and finance arena. She possesses particular expertise advising clients on credit agreements.

Daniela Mejía is detail-oriented, consistently available and client-focused. She is approachable and helps us clearly understand legal issues regarding matters such as structured financing.

Alejandro Parra
Alejandro Parra
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Alejandro Parra joins the rankings this year, having been recognised by market commentators and clients for his solid expertise in Colombia’s banking and finance market.

Alejandro Parra is flourishing in the banking and finance sector. I have worked with him extensively, and he consistently delivers impressive results. His work is executed with precision.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Colombia

Banking & Finance

Bernardo P Cárdenas Martínez
3
Bernardo P Cárdenas Martínez
Head of Banking & Finance
3
Band 3
Daniela Mejía
U
Daniela Mejía
U
Up and Coming
Alejandro Parra
Alejandro Parra
Associates to watch

Members

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Eduardo Cárdenas

Eduardo Cárdenas

Head of Department

Felipe Alarcón