Senior counsel | Primax Colombia
Lina María Escobar Villegas
Senior counsel | Primax Colombia
What are the most significant cases or transactions that your legal team has recently been involved in?
The legal team was highly involved in the M&A transaction in which Primax purchased ExxonMobil’s operations in Colombia, becoming the second major player in the downstream business in Colombia.
How do you feel the pandemic has changed the world of work for in-house counsel and the function of the general counsel?
The pandemic has changed the way in which we solve problems and offer solutions to our internal clients. The legal team must now be flexible and creative when providing legal services. Being efficient and seeing technology as an ally when solving matters is essential.
What can law firms do to improve their service to the legal department?
To improve their service to the legal department, law firms should deeply understand the core business and industry needs of the companies they provide legal services to.