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Pérez-Llorca

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia

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Pérez-Llorca's Corporate/M&A team, formerly Gómez-Pinzón, builds on decades of market leadership in Colombia, combining outstanding local expertise with the firm's integrated international platform. One of the country's largest corporate practices, the team advises domestic and international clients on sophisticated M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, as well as corporate governance, restructurings, foreign investment, foreign exchange regulation and general corporate matters.

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Corporate/M&A - Colombia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pérez-Llorca is a highly regarded full-service firm with a strong corporate and M&A practice in Colombia. The team is regularly instructed on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. The department stands out for its expertise in strategic acquisitions, portfolio transactions and corporate restructurings. Pérez-Llorca is frequently sought out by clients from the telecommunications, energy, infrastructure and technology sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca advised Empresas Públicas de Medellín on the divestment of its controlling stake in UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones through a privatisation process. The matter was valued at USD520 million.

Strengths

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  • The main strengths of the Pérez-Llorca team lie in their extensive knowledge of legal and regulatory matters, their experience in advising on complex transactions and their in-depth understanding of the market.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

  • Pérez-Llorca is an outstanding firm that inspires complete trust and credibility, increasing the likelihood of success in M&A transactions. The team has an excellent ability to support, resolve and contribute to the success of the transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Lina Uribe García
    Lina Uribe García

    Lina Uribe García

    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 has a great ability to lead a large team through a complex transaction while maintaining quick response times and rapidly engaging with firms from other jurisdictions without disrupting the operation.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Ana Cristina Jaramillo
    Ana Cristina Jaramillo

    Ana Cristina Jaramillo

    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 sector.

    • Ana Cristina Jaramillo is a solid and committed lawyer who plays a key role in helping us achieve our objectives. Her talent and negotiation skills enable us to overcome significant transactional challenges.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Natalia García Arenas
    Natalia García Arenas

    Natalia García Arenas

    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 has a strong technical background and is always available to address the requirements of a transaction.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Juan David Quintero
    Juan David Quintero

    Juan David Quintero

    Up-and-coming practitioner Juan David Quintero continues to receive market recognition for his high dynamism in the Colombian corporate arena.

    • Juan David Quintero is an excellent lawyer specialising in M&A, with a remarkable ability to analyse complex structures and propose sound, well-structured legal solutions.

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  • Paola Valderrama Ortiz
    Paola Valderrama Ortiz

    Paola Valderrama Ortiz

    Up-and-coming practitioner Paola Valderrama Ortiz is recognised for her M&A practice in Colombia, advising prominent domestic clients on joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and cross-border acquisitions.

    • Paola Valderrama Ortiz is a fantastic lawyer: approachable, deeply knowledgeable and highly organised. She is a trusted adviser on M&A matters and absolutely vital to our work.

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