Cuatrecasas houses a diverse banking and finance practice that is equipped to handle the full range of corporate lending, project finance, financial restructuring and regulatory matters. The team’s strong roster of local and multinational financial institution clients is complemented by an equally solid set of corporate borrower relationships, while its international platform marks it as a popular choice for cross-border mandates. Department head Manuel Quinche is widely recognised as a leading light for sophisticated corporate and project financings; he recently advised Transportadora de Gas Internacional on a $397m financing granted by Bancolombia and BBVA Colombia. The group further benefits from the experience of up-and-coming projects and finance specialist Ana María Sánchez, who is particularly recommended for highly structured deals; and Juan Carlos Puentes, who is an increasingly prominent name for fintech-related work, among other matters. Raised to the partnership in April 2024, Natalia Arango is also noted for her activity in energy and infrastructure project financings; and as head of the capital markets practice, she additionally brings to bear significant structured finance expertise.

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Key clients

  • Bancolombia
  • Banco Davivienda
  • Banco de Bogotá
  • MUFG Bank
  • BTG Pactual Colombia
  • Macquarie Bank
  • Banco Santander
  • Banco de Occidente
  • Adelante Soluciones Financieras (Addi)
  • BAC International Bank
  • Clara Holdings
  • Transportadora de Gas Internacional
  • Grupo Energía de Bogotá
  • ATP Fiber Colombia
  • Banca de Inversión Bancolombia
  • Fondo de Capital Privado Credicorp Capital Deuda Privada I

Work highlights

  • Advising Transportadora de Gas Internacional on a financing granted by Bancolombia and BBVA Colombia to pay the company’s existing debt with Grupo Energía Bogotá.
  • Advising MUFG Bank on a synthetic corporate financing granted to Enel Colombia.
  • Advising Clara on a secured financing granted by entities of Accial Capital Management for a trust vehicle incorporated by CF Tech Colombia.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Manuel Quinche