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Diego Muñoz Tamayo
Work Department
Corporate and M&A | Privatizations | Financial Regulatory | Banking & Finance | Projects | Infrastructure | Sports Law | Administrative and Regulatory Law | Competition Law | Tax Law | Dispute Resolution | Oil & Gas
Position
Diego is the Founding Partner of the Firm. Since founding the leading Bogotá Law firm in 1995, Diego Muñoz Tamayo has played a leading role in the field of public sector privatizations in Colombia, envisioning pioneering strategies to resolve challenges in uncharted areas. Developing a practice that focuses on corporate transactional business law, he is recognized for his exceptional talent in putting together complex deals, and his acumen when advising clients on strategic business negotiations. He has also participated in landmark cases in the health sector, arbitration and finance law.
For over 7 years, Diego was a Law Professor at the Universidad de los Andes, one of the country’s top universities, where he taught courses on Foreign Exchange Regulations, Negotiating Foreign Investment and External Debt, and International Contracts. Diego is known for his multicultural skills, capacity to bridge complex M&A transactions, ability to structure challenging project finance, and extensive experience in privatization.
When people say that Diego Muñoz Tamayo “wrote the book” on privatizations in Colombia, they’re not lying. Published in Bogotá in 2004, “Privatization in Colombia: The Legal Framework for the Transfer of State Property,” remains the most important doctrinal source on the topic today. He has also published many articles on the financial sector and on topics such as Colombia’s foreign debt and judicial and procedural aspects of public credit in Colombia.
Languages
Spanish | English | French | German
Memberships
Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. 2021
Gas Natural S.A. E.S.P. (now Naturgy)2017
Suramericana S.A., 2002-2011.
Münchener de Colombia S.A, 1997-2011.
Inversiones Rendiles S.A, 2008 – present
Publications Semana, 1999-2008.
Grupo Publicaciones Latinoamericanas S.A., 2001.
Pensiones y Cesantias Colpatria, 1995-1999.
Propescol S.A, 1990-1993. Sofasa S.A, 1987-1989.
Cerro Matoso S.A, 1986-1989.
Education
Master (M.Sc). in Public Policy in Latin America, University of Oxford, Saint Antony’s College, Oxford, United Kingdom (1986).
LL.M. in International Financial Law, The London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom (1985).
Specialist in Commercial Law, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia (1983).
Law Degree, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia (1983).
Law Degree with Social Sciences and Economics DEUG (BA equivalent), University of Paris II, Paris, France (1977).
Lawyer Rankings
Colombia > Banking and finance
Over the past year, Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados added eight new clients to its roster, including Brazilian development bank, BNDES, and payment technology platform, epag. Demonstrating a significant focus on regulatory matters, with growing expertise in fintech, the group also provides transactional support to banks, financial services companies and corporate borrowers. Felipe Trías and Diego Muñoz Tamayo co-head the department; both maintain broad banking, finance and corporate practices. The team also includes senior associate Daniel Cardona-Aranda, who sits in the banking, corporate and sports law groups; and corporate-focused junior associate, Melanie Gómez. Associate Amparo Montes left in October 2022 to become legal counsel at EssilorLuxottica, while associate Alonso de Reyes joined Baker McKenzie in London in May 2022.
Colombia > Corporate and M&A
(Leading individuals)‘Really excellent in the corporate arena’, Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados prominent market reputation is evidenced by the independent firm’s frequent involvement in cross-border deals. In particular, it maintains longstanding relationships with a host of foreign investors, including private equity funds, and is also a popular choice for global law firm referrals. Name partner Diego Muñoz Tamayo leads the department and is widely recognised for his record in public and private M&A, and privatisation transactions. The group also includes Felipe Trías, whose practice encompasses corporate and M&A, banking and finance, and foreign exchange law-related matters. Among the team’s recent highlights, Muñoz Tamayo and Trías paired up to advise Capital International Private Equity Funds on the $344m sale of its stake in discount supermarket chain, D1. Sources also recommend senior associate Juanita Esguerra (‘ready to respond to requests at all times’), who joined in July 2022 from Sodexo. In May 2022, senior associate Alonso de Reyes left to join Baker McKenzie in London, while senior associate Amparo Montes joined the legal team of EssilorLuxottica in October 2022.
Colombia > Projects
Over the past year, Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados’ projects practice has added five new clients to its roster, including international construction companies and investment funds. The group is primarily recognised for its experience in privatisations, public tenders, and PPP processes, with strong recent showings in the public transport and utilities spheres. Founding partner Diego Muñoz Tamayo heads the department and is noted for his extensive transactional experience. The team additionally includes Felipe Trías, who also specialises in corporate and finance matters. Former senior associate Antonio Rojas Mayol left the firm in June 2022.
Colombia > Public law
(Leading individuals)Leveraging its impressive record in state privatisations, Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados stands out for its ‘knowledge and experience in public law and arbitration’. Aside from its privatisation expertise, the group advises on a wide range of tender processes, public contacts, and administrative sanctioning proceedings, among other contentious and non-contentious matters. Founding partner Diego Muñoz Tamayo leads the department and is highlighted as an ‘excellent legal strategist’. The group also includes Felipe Trías, noted for his focus on public bidding processes, and environmental practice director Silvia Méndez.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals Colombia > Public law
- Leading individuals Colombia > Corporate and M&A
- Corporate and M&A Colombia
- Public law Colombia
- Banking and finance Colombia
- Projects Colombia