About

Provided by Mendoza

Our Corporate Finance practice specializes in structuring complex financing transactions, capital markets operations, and derivatives that require advanced legal and financial expertise. We advise on the creation of bankruptcy-remote vehicles, true-sale structures, funding solutions for portfolio or receivables origination, and the design of tailored financial products for institutions-ensuring compliance with requirements for core, additional, and supplementary capital, including instruments such as contingent convertible bonds (CoCos) and other subordinated debt.

Clients trust us to develop innovative legal strategies that mitigate credit and insolvency risks, and to structure financial products that are not only compliant with regulatory and tax requirements,

but also bankable and aligned with foreign exchange regulations. Our goal is to deliver solutions that support our clients’ business objectives in an evolving financial landscape.

Our areas of expertise

  • Corporate financing
  • Structured and receivables financing
  • Sovereign debt
  • Derivatives and capital markets
  • Financial regulation and FinTech
  • Corporate debt refinancing and restructuring

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Colombia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Flourishing law firm Mendoza is recognised for its notable expertise in banking and finance transactions in Colombia. The boutique practice is adept at advising domestic and international clients on corporate and project finance mandates. The department assists with structured finance deals, enjoying significant experience acting on the financing of energy and transport infrastructure projects. Mendoza’s clients roster is drawn from numerous sectors, including health and fitness, financial services, and energy.

Work Highlights

  • Mendoza acted as counsel to Bodytech, the borrower, in a multi-tranche credit facility of approximately USD85 million granted by a syndicate of six Colombian banks to strengthen the company’s capital structure.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mateo Mendoza
4
Mateo Mendoza
4
Band 4

Talented partner and co-head of department Mateo Mendoza is praised by clients and peers alike for his expertise in the Colombian banking and finance practice arena.

Mateo Mendoza is an excellent lawyer with strong business acumen. He excels at maintaining professional relationships and actively supports the advancement of his clients' businesses.

Ranked Lawyers at
Mendoza

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Colombia

Banking & Finance

Mateo Mendoza
4
Mateo Mendoza
4
Band 4

Members

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Juan Pablo Rodriguez

Lina Londoño

Mariana Fernandez

Mateo Durango