Mendoza Abogados

María Beatriz is Counsel in Mendoza’s M&A, Energy and Finance Practice. María Beatriz has been recognized by The Legal 500 as a “rising star” in banking and finance law in Colombia. With over 11 years of experience across Colombia, Mexico, and New York, she specializes in M&A, project financing, corporate financings, private equity funds, and the negotiation of BOOM, BOMT, and O&M contracts.

Maria Beatriz has worked as an international associate at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, focusing on investment funds and global finance, and at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes in Mexico, where she advised international banks and sponsors on energy and infrastructure projects.

Before joining Mendoza, María Beatriz led the legal and compliance division of a U.S. private equity fund with platforms in Mexico, the Andean Region, Brazil, and Spain, overseeing nearly US$7 billion in assets under management. She also gained extensive experience as an associate at several prestigious law firms in Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.

Maria Beatriz is also a member of the steering committee for the Latin America Private Equity M&A Cambridge Forum, where she has led discussions on financing issues in the Private Equity area.

Professional  Admitted to practice law in Colombia  Academic  Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Pennsylvania Law School Business and Law Certificate, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsvania Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), with minor in Economics, Universidad de los Andes