Corporate/M&A - Colombia
What the team is known for
DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán is a respected international full-service law firm that fields a skilled team that is highly regarded for its key role within the Colombian corporate and M&A arena. The department boasts outstanding abilities assisting with shareholder and share purchase agreements, as well as providing legal advice in high-profile joint ventures and asset acquisition mandates. DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán's new clients include Parque Arauco, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets and John Laing.
Strengths
"DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán has an excellent team with great experience in M&A. The department is very customer-friendly and service-focused."
Work highlights
DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán's corporate experts advised Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets and Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V on the acquisition of 50% of Odinsa's road concession business in Colombia.
Notable practitioners
Respected partner Felipe Quintero is frequently sought out by private equity funds to advise on M&A transactions and joint venture agreements in Colombia. A client says: "Felipe Quintero is an experienced M&A lawyer who always represents the best interest of his client." Another respondent adds: "He is a great practitioner with excellent business skills. He is a deal maker."
Prominent lawyer Juan Manuel de la Rosa is based in Bogotá and is appreciated by a client who enthuses: "Juan Manuel de la Rosa possesses excellent knowledge in M&A matters related to the real estate sector. He is pragmatic and has great negotiation skills. He is always on top of the work and has a hands-on approach."
Co-head of department and managing partner Néstor Camilo Martínez maintains an active legal practice in Colombia. An endorsing client comments: "Néstor Camilo Martínez is widely knowledgeable about Colombian corporate mandates."
Associate-to-watch Felipe Aristizabal earns plaudits from market insiders for his activity in the Colombian M&A sector. An observer states: "Felipe Aristizabal is an excellent lawyer with top-notch client service. We work together on very sophisticated matters and I always admire his work product."
