Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia
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Garrigues is a prestigious full-service law firm with a top-tier banking and finance practice in Colombia. Garrigues has a particular focus on advising major Colombian and international financial institutions on regulatory banking matters, and assists them with their procedures before the SFC. The legal team also has notable experience dealing with complex project finance transactions, representing both lenders and borrowers.
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Garrigues advised on Revolut's entry into the Colombian market and incorporation as a licensed bank, including the establishment and structuring of its Colombian banking operations.
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The team at Garrigues boasts in-depth market knowledge built over time by a stable team of lawyers. The firm stands out by providing specialists across different legal areas and takes a pragmatic approach focused on closing deals and proposing solutions while protecting us as clients.
Garrigues combines deep legal knowledge with a strategic approach, providing clear and well-founded advice, timely responses, and a strong understanding of the institutional and industry context. The firm delivers reliable and effective legal support tailored to its clients’ needs.
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Outstanding practitioner Roberto Borrás continues to be recognised here following strong feedback from peers and clients alike. He is held in high esteem for his extensive experience in the banking and finance arena in Colombia, particularly in assisting clients with regulatory mandates.
Roberto Borrás is a highly experienced lawyer with sound legal judgement recognised for his professionalism, technical rigour and commitment to excellence. He stands out for his in-depth knowledge of constitutional and regulatory law, as well as his ability to analyse and address complex matters with clarity, precision and a strategic approach.
I love working with Roberto Borrás. He has a lot of expertise, delivers helpful, clear and concise work and focuses on helping the business move forward, which is fundamentally what we are looking for as a client.
Key partner and co-head of the department, Francisco Noguera is praised by clients for his expertise in banking and finance in Colombia. He regularly advises international lenders on project finance matters in Colombia.
Francisco Noguera is a superb partner who handles complex situations strategically and pragmatically. He has extensive market knowledge and consistently adds value to transactions.
Associate-to-watch Lissa Parra continues to earn strong recognition from clients and the wider market. She demonstrates particular expertise in the regulatory side of banking and finance in Colombia.
Lissa Parra is an excellent professional with great banking and finance knowledge, sound judgement and impressive responsiveness.
Associate-to-watch Nicolás Angulo comes highly recommended by market commentators for his expertise handling project finance mandates in Colombia.
Nicolás Angulo is an intelligent, pragmatic and quick-thinking lawyer with a strong pro-deal approach.
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