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Pérez-Llorca

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia

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Pérez-Llorca

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Our Banking, Finance & Capital Market Group is acknowledged by the market and the specialized international journals as the first one in Colombia and one of the most important in the region. The Firm remains faithful to its commitment to innovation, performing innovative transactions in the Colombian capital market, or involving Colombian issuers.

Our clients are usually international banks with interests in Colombia, local and foreign issuers that have conducted public offerings in the Colombian market, the international markets, and the local and foreign investment banking.

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Banking & Finance - Colombia

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca advised BBVA, JP Morgan, Itaú, Standard Chartered, and Bank of Nova Scotia on the negotiation of a USD 1.2 billion loan agreement granted to Ecopetrol.

Strengths

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  • What sets Pérez-Llorca apart is its personalised approach, tailoring solutions to meet each client's unique needs. Its proactive problem-solving gives clients a competitive edge.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

  • I am amazed by the good service and pro-business approach that Pérez-Llorca has. They are willing to help and move business forward within the legal framework and without affecting the counterparties.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle
    Ricardo 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 De la Calle leads the banking and finance consultancy and remains consistently responsive to our requests, handling highly complex matters with solid expertise.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

    • Ricardo Fandiño De la Calle is an exceptional lawyer, committed to client needs and highly adept at understanding, interpreting and resolving highly complex mandates.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Daniel Londoño Pinzón
    Daniel 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 demonstrates exceptional leadership, along with outstanding performance, legal expertise and business acumen.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • José Luis Suárez Parra
    José 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 an excellent transactional practitioner, and I have only good feedback on him. He is a hands-on and highly technical lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Adriana Moreno
    Adriana Moreno

    Adriana Moreno

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

    • Adriana Moreno is an excellent banking and finance lawyer. She addresses all issues in depth and shows a strong commitment to meeting her clients’ needs.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Catalina Prieto Núñez
    Catalina 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 has excellent analytical skills and highly specialised knowledge of banking and finance, both from regulatory and transactional perspectives.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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