About

Provided by Pérez-Llorca

Our Practice Group is one of the largest in Colombia.  It is formed by lawyers with local and international extensive experience, several of them simultaneously admitted for the practice of law in Colombia and in the State of New York.

We represent our clients in M&A transactions, both on the sellers' and buyer's side, on public or private targets, through negotiated or hostile processes. We also advise on the structuring and negotiation of strategic alliances between investors.

We offer accompaniment throughout all matters related to the corporate work of companies and support businesses in their legal constitution, and in processes of consolidations, divisions, and liquidations, as well as in issues of insolvency and restructuring.

We provide advice to foreign and local investors and Colombian companies on their obligations under the Colombian foreign exchange regime and on corporate governance and compliance matters.  We negotiate and draft all types of contracts in all areas of commercial law, considering the regulatory aspects of specific industries.</p><p>Finally, we advise boards and managers on assertive strategic issues decision-making.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Colombia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Pérez-Llorca is a highly regarded firm that fields a strong team that is specialised in handling complex corporate instructions in Colombia. The department's experience spans cross-border acquisitions, merger agreements and joint ventures. The firm is regularly sought after by clients from the telecommunications, energy and infrastructure sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Pérez-Llorca advised DaVita on the Colombian leg of the acquisition of four renal care services businesses operated by Fresenius Medical Care, including 38 clinics located in Colombia. The matter was valued at USD300 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lina Uribe García
3
Lina Uribe García
3
Band 3

Knowledgeable practitioner Lina Uribe García is based in Bogotá and is sought after for her expertise in the Colombian M&A space. She has strong experience advising national and international clients on the full gamut of corporate mandates, including the structuring and negotiation of mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate restructurings.

Lina Uribe García is a very committed and diligent lawyer, offering a solid level of commercial acumen and making the correct assessments always pointing out risks.

4
Natalia García Arenas
4
Band 4

Talented partner Natalia García Arenas impresses commentators with her involvement in the Colombian corporate arena. She boasts expertise representing clients in M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.

Natalia García Arenas is an active leader who is very aware of the transaction and the potential implications of all we are signing. She shows knowledge and experience to handle complex situations.

5
Ana Cristina Jaramillo
5
Band 5

Partner Ana Cristina Jaramillo receives significant recognition from industry observers for her expertise in the Colombian corporate and M&A arena. She is frequently retained by clients in the energy and natural resources sectors.

Ana Cristina Jaramillo has excellent experience in managing highly complex negotiations, utilising creativity to design business-minded solutions with appropriate legal protection for the client.

U
Juan David Quintero
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming practitioner Juan David Quintero enters the ranking this year following market recognition for his high dynamism in the Colombian corporate arena.

Juan David Quintero is a highly assertive lawyer with a responsiveness few in the Colombian corporate arena can match. He is fast, solid and thorough.

Ranked Lawyers at
Pérez-Llorca

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Colombia

Corporate/M&A

Lina Uribe García
3
Lina Uribe García
3
Band 3
4
Natalia García Arenas
4
Band 4
5
Ana Cristina Jaramillo
5
Band 5
U
Juan David Quintero
U
Up and Coming