Corporate/M&A

Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa 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 on high-profile joint ventures and asset acquisition mandates.

"Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa have demonstrated their capacities in advising us on very complex negotiations from a legal perspective but with business knowledge."

"Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa is a firm with a great capacity to structure complex operations and propose creative solutions with the aim of achieving the closing of transactions. They also have technical financial capabilities which allow them to ensure that the results of the negotiations are clearly reflected in the contracts."

Co-head of the corporate/M&A department Felipe Quintero is frequently sought out by private equity funds to advise on transactions and joint venture agreements. He is admitted to practice in Colombia and Spain. "Felipe Quintero is one of the best M&A advisers we have worked with in Colombia, with an advanced understanding of the area. He is also practical and judicious regarding business issues." "Felipe Quintero is very hands-on and gets involved in the details. You know he is a partner who sees critical points with excellent accuracy in his work, coming at us with creative solutions."

Well-regarded partner Darío Laguado is a strong player in the M&A field in Colombia and is sought after for his extensive expertise in the corporate arena. In addition, he is admitted to practice in Colombia and New York. "We worked with Dario Laguado on a very complex project. He handled the financial necessities of the deal very well. He is a highly technical, hands-on and proactive lawyer."

Prominent practitioner Juan Manuel de la Rosa is based in Bogotá and co-heads the corporate/M&A department. He boasts solid expertise in assisting clients hailing from the banking and finance sectors. "We have worked with Juan Manuel de la Rosa for over ten years and have complete faith in his judgement. He holds a rare mix of legal and commercial knowledge which is very valuable for companies."

Managing partner Néstor Camilo Martínez maintains an active legal practice in Colombia. He is frequently sought out by national and international clients to advise on M&A deals. "Néstor Camilo Martínez is an extraordinary practitioner. We have worked very closely with him. He's very knowledgeable in corporate matters."

Up-and-coming practitioner Felipe Aristizabal earns plaudits from market insiders for his activity in the Colombian M&A sector. "Felipe Aristizabal provided a solid service. He is a great lawyer, very proactive, with experience in M&A deals."