Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados

Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados is a full-service law firm in Bogotá, Colombia, dedicated to delivering business-focused solutions that effectively navigate the dynamic and competitive landscape of today.

Since its establishment in 1995, MTA has consistently demonstrated innovation in the Colombian legal arena. It played a pioneering role in executing the nation's initial privatization initiatives during the mid-1990s. Over the past two decades, the firm has actively participated in over 80% of privatization endeavours within Colombia's gas and electric energy sectors.

MTA's growth over the years has led to an expanded portfolio of services and a substantial presence in Colombia's most significant business, finance, infrastructure, and environmental activities, encompassing both public and private sectors. Our underlying philosophy revolves around facilitating complex projects for international clients entering and operating within the Colombian market. This philosophy serves as a unified cornerstone for our diverse practice areas.

The synergy of skills across these various practices enables MTA to provide clients with top-tier legal services across all facets of their business. At Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados, we view legal challenges through a visionary lens, which is why we prioritise crafting unique solutions for intricate transactions.

Our lawyers are well-versed in multiple jurisdictions, hail from diverse backgrounds, and possess an international mindset. This diversity allows them to offer distinct perspectives and innovative approaches when applying the law and shaping our clients' interactions with it. Furthermore, our lawyers are multilingual, proficient in English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.

The firm is committed to taking on projects of varying scales and complexities, ensuring highly personalized services tailored to each client's unique needs.

Main practice areas
Banking and finance: MTA enjoys recognition for its proficiency in debt structuring and restructuring, particularly within the realm of project finance. The firm specializes in various financial activities, including the establishment and operation of financial entities in Colombia, bond issuances, underwriting, the acquisition and divestiture of financial institutions, as well as the meticulous structuring of loan agreements.

Corporate/M&A: The firm boasts extensive expertise in providing counsel to both domestic and international companies, with a particular emphasis on prominent foreign investors and private equity funds engaging in investment activities and acquisitions within the Colombian market. MTA has consistently led the way in facilitating the acquisition of Colombian businesses by multinational corporations and private equity funds.

Compliance and antitrust: The practice excels in managing extensive and intricate investigations related to anticompetitive practices and economic consolidations. Additionally, MTA offers expert guidance to both buyers and sellers involved in significant merger and acquisition transactions within Colombia.

Energy and natural resources: MTA maintains a well-established practice in the energy and natural resources sector, with a specific emphasis on oil and gas, mining, alternative and renewable energy, as well as the development of energy and infrastructure ventures. Within these projects, MTA possesses significant expertise in negotiations with the Colombian national government to secure exploration and exploitation rights, association contracts, and the transfer and assignment of mining titles or concessions.

Environment law: We provide comprehensive guidance to our clients on various aspects of environmental regulation compliance and sustainability initiatives. Our services encompass a wide array of areas, including assistance with environmental licenses, permits for the utilization of natural resources, environmental and social impact assessments, as well as facilitating environmental management-related tax incentives. We also offer support in administrative penalty proceedings, navigating land use restrictions, offering expertise in environmental litigation, and providing specialized training in environmental legal matters. 

Labour law: Our practice is fully equipped to handle all facets of Colombian labour legislation. We offer comprehensive support, encompassing tasks such as negotiating and drafting contracts, individual labour agreements, designing compensation structures, establishing non-compete agreements, formulating industry-specific labour policies, engaging in collective bargaining processes, managing pension schemes, and providing expert guidance on immigration matters related to working in Colombia.

Privatizations: MTA has firmly established itself as a trailblazer in the realm of privatization within Colombia. Over the past two decades, the firm has provided counsel to a diverse clientele spanning both the public and private sectors, navigating intricate privatization procedures. These endeavours often involve multifaceted aspects such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate affairs, regulatory compliance, and administrative intricacies.

Project structuring: The firm assists clients in comprehensive project structuring, with a notable focus on key sectors such as telecommunications, mining, energy, and intricate infrastructure initiatives. This includes substantial projects such as the expansion and modernisation of Colombia's primary international airport.

Sports law: MTA offers legal counsel to both foreign and domestic sports associations, federations, professional athletes, and professional football teams. Our services extend to contract negotiations and addressing inquiries or sanctions imposed by regulatory bodies within the sports industry.