LAWYER PROFILE

Roberto Borrás

Latin America 2027

Garrigues

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance

Colombia

9 years ranked

Capital Markets

Colombia

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Garrigues

Latin America

Practice Areas

Banking and finance, Capital Markets, Financial Regulation, Fintech, Corporate Governance.

Career

Partner at Garrigues (joined 2015). Superintendent at Financial Superintendence of Colombia, Director of Financial Regulation at the Colombian Ministry of Finance, President of the Colombian Securities Market Self-Regulatory Authority. International consultant for the World Bank and the Inter-american Development Bank. Advisor in regulatory Financial matters as well as capital markets, payment industry, corporate governance and FinTech regulation. Advisor in the incorporation, merge and acquisition of several financial entities.

Personal

Lawyer, Universidad del Rosario (1993), Specialist in Business Law, Universidad Javeriana (1996), International Programs on Capital Markets Regulation, SEC (Washington DC) and IOSCO (Madrid) (2013).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Capital Markets - Colombia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Powerhouse partner and head of department Roberto Borrás continues to be held in high esteem for his solid activity in the Colombian market. He boasts remarkable expertise in regulatory capital markets mandates.

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Banking & Finance - Colombia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Outstanding practitioner Roberto Borrás continues to be recognised here following strong feedback from peers and clients alike. He is held in high esteem for his extensive experience in the banking and finance arena in Colombia, particularly in assisting clients with regulatory mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Roberto Borrás excels in every aspect we have the chance to evaluate. His warmth and personal qualities stand out alongside his extensive experience and knowledge, and he is an approachable lawyer who inspires great confidence.
Capital MarketsChambers Latin America
Roberto Borrás stands out for his experience, comprehensive vision and ability to handle complex matters with clarity and efficiency. He adds value by translating sophisticated legal issues into clear recommendations.
Capital MarketsChambers Latin America
Roberto Borrás is a highly experienced lawyer with sound legal judgement recognised for his professionalism, technical rigour and commitment to excellence. He stands out for his in-depth knowledge of constitutional and regulatory law, as well as his ability to analyse and address complex matters with clarity, precision and a strategic approach.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
I love working with Roberto Borrás. He has a lot of expertise, delivers helpful, clear and concise work and focuses on helping the business move forward, which is fundamentally what we are looking for as a client.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America