Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 2
Contact number
+57 1 319 26 98Chambers Review
Garrigues has an established team that is appreciated for its work acting on a range of banking and finance mandates 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.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues assisted a syndicate of international banks, as lenders, with a USD1,225 billion acquisition finance of the data centre company with operations across Latin America ODATA by the Aligned Data Centers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Garrigues integrated a multidisciplinary team that allowed us to address the problems from different perspectives, in addition to having a network that allows us to have solid support in the service."
"Garrigues integrated a multidisciplinary team that allowed us to address the problems from different perspectives, in addition to having a network that allows us to have solid support in the service."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding practitioner Roberto Borras 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 Borras has a tremendous ability to propose solutions. He has ample knowledge and experience, and his opinions are structured with a good business vision."
"Roberto Borras is an expert in the banking and finance field. He provides impeccable client service which is solid and well-founded."
Co-head of the department Francisco Noguera is praised by clients for his banking and finance expertise in Colombia.
"Francisco Noguera stands out for always being fully involved. He can manage all kinds of transactions and complex situations and he fully understands how banks work, which facilitates the workflow."