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Mendoza

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia

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Mendoza

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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

Band 3

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 client roster is drawn from numerous sectors, including health and fitness, financial services and energy.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mendoza acted as Colombian counsel to Rappi in a USD200 million two-tranche cross-border loan facility provided by Banco Santander and Kirkoswald Capital.

Strengths

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  • In addition to its technical expertise, Mendoza demonstrates a proactive and strategic approach that is highly relevant to banking and finance transactions. The firm is extremely efficient, effective and precise in its service delivery, with a results-oriented approach that enables a very smooth workflow.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mateo Mendoza
    Mateo Mendoza

    Mateo Mendoza

    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 has quickly established himself as a strong adviser in the financing space, particularly in project finance and infrastructure matters, demonstrating notable experience in non-conventional projects.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Lina Londoño
    Lina Londoño

    Lina Londoño

    Lina Londoño breaks into the rankings this year after receiving significant recognition from interviewees for her banking and finance practice in Colombia.

    • Lina Londoño’s work is excellent. In addition to her legal knowledge, she has strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle challenging counterparties, which allows her to achieve her objectives.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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Colombia

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