Department profile
Pérez-Llorca

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


Pérez-Llorca

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Pérez-Llorca's Banking, Finance & Capital Markets team, formerly Gómez-Pinzón, is recognised by the market and leading international legal directories as one of Colombia's foremost banking and finance practices and one of the strongest in the region. The team remains committed to innovation, advising on landmark capital markets transactions and sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing matters involving Colombian issuers.

Its clients include leading international and domestic financial institutions, investment banks, issuers, private equity funds and major corporates operating in Colombia and across the region.

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Banking & Finance - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Pérez-Llorca retains its position as a leader within the banking and finance arena in Colombia. The legal team is particularly active dealing with cross-border asset finance transactions representing high-profile Colombian and international corporate entities. The department's activity also encompasses prowess in corporate finance, such as the refinancing of corporate debt and providing advice on regulatory banking matters. Pérez-Llorca has an impressive clientele that includes state-owned banks and international financial groups.

Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca acted as local counsel to Banco Santander in a USD500 million senior unsecured loan provided to Ecopetrol.

Strengths

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  • Pérez-Llorca demonstrates excellent knowledge of local financing and its relationship with clients’ international financing. The team is flexible, committed and open to understanding complex situations.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • The team at Pérez-Llorca demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in banking and finance matters. They provide qualified professionals at every stage of the process and are willing to delve deeper into the analysis, successfully addressing challenges.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersJosé Luis Suárez Parra
    Eminent PractitionersJosé Luis Suárez Parra

    José Luis Suárez Parra

    Highly regarded partner José Luis Suárez Parra garners praise from interviewees for his strong banking and finance practice in Colombia. He is frequently seen advising clients on structured finance mandates.

    • José Luis Suárez Parra is one of Colombia’s leading lawyers. He is undoubtedly one of the people who brings the greatest expertise and drive to the field.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle
    Band 1Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle

    Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle

    Market-leading partner and head of the department Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle boasts a well-established position in Colombia's banking and finance sector. Market commentators indicate he is a highly reputable practitioner who is active in complex financing processes.
    • Ricardo Fandiño offers excellent support and provides a high level of service and sophisticated work.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle is a very good professional who is always looking for solutions and handles the complexity of banking and finance transactions very well.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Daniel Londoño Pinzón
    Band 2Daniel Londoño Pinzón

    Daniel Londoño Pinzón

    Reputed partner Daniel Londoño Pinzón is endorsed by interviewees for his activity in the Colombian banking and finance sphere. He can claim expertise in advising national banks on loan agreements.

    • Daniel Londoño Pinzón has extensive knowledge of the banking and finance practice area and helps us successfully deliver strategic projects for our company, particularly in matters involving legal ambiguity and complexity.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Adriana Moreno
    Band 5Adriana Moreno

    Adriana Moreno

    Notable practitioner Adriana Moreno garners praise from clients for her expertise in Colombia’s banking and finance arena.

    • Adriana Moreno provides outstanding client service and commercial vision, and offers excellent support throughout the process of obtaining credit facilities in Colombia.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchCatalina Prieto Núñez
    Associates to watchCatalina Prieto Núñez

    Catalina Prieto Núñez

    Associate-to-watch Catalina Prieto Núñez is a Bogotá-based practitioner earning praise from clients and peers alike for her grasp of banking and finance mandates in Colombia.

    • Catalina Prieto Núñez is a very good associate. She has many years of experience across several areas of banking and finance, is highly capable and delivers successful outcomes on transactions.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Pérez-Llorca (5)

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