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Corporate/M&A - Colombia
What the Team is Known For
Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa is a respected international full-service 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 in assisting with shareholder and share purchase agreements as well as providing legal advice on high-profile joint ventures and asset acquisition mandates.
Strengths
Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa shows strong commitment, with a practice that allows the team to be fully integrated in M&A transactions with best-in-class service.
They are the most sophisticated firm in the country, with a team capable of handling complex structures and a very strong multidisciplinary outfit working as a one-stop shop for all matters.
Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa's approach is assertive and business-oriented. Their service is fast, precise and high-quality.
Notable practitioners
Co-head of the corporate/M&A department Felipe Quintero is frequently sought after by private equity funds to advise on transactions and joint venture agreements. He is admitted to practice in Colombia and Spain.
Felipe is outstanding. He is a highly technical and detailed lawyer, and he is a brilliant negotiator. He really drives things to a successful and satisfactory result by coordinating different teams.
He is simply the best that you can get. He has balance, respect for the counterparty and an understanding of risks. He gets you the deal you want, or even better.
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.
Darío Laguado is fantastic, approachable, solution-oriented and easy to work with. He addresses problems quickly and effectively.
Managing partner Néstor Camilo Martínez maintains an active legal practice in Colombia. He is frequently sought after by national and international clients to advise on M&A deals.
Néstor Camilo Martínez is a partner who is absolutely spectacular. He offers amazing client service with extensive experience and accurate, timely support.
Felipe Aristizabal is one of the strongest up-and-coming lawyers in the Colombian market.
Associate-to-watch Juan Carlos Gambín breaks into the rankings this year after garnering both client and peer recognition for his involvement in the Colombian corporate and M&A space.
Juan Carlos Gambín is an awesome professional who is very capable and reliable. He has helped us with very significant and complex transactions.