Fully equipped to handle the full range of banking and finance transactions, Garrigues is arguably best known for its track record in project finance work. Additionally, the team is widely admired for its regulatory prowess, where it is a popular choice to advise banks, financial institutions, alternative lenders, and payment companies on M&A and corporate restructurings — it also handles day-to-day compliance matters, including incorporations. Department co-head Roberto Borrás is a go-to expert for banking regulation and recently advised Grupo Bancolombia on its corporate restructuring process, aimed at separating the functions of Bancolombia as a banking institution and parent company of the group. Francisco Noguera co-heads the practice and enjoys a strong profile for project finance; he is advising Empresa Metro de Bogota and Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN) on the financing of the second line of the Bogotá Metro. A deep pool of talented principal associates includes Lissa Parra Alarcón, who handles a mix of transactional and regulatory work; Mónica Rodríguez G, who is noted for cross-border matters; and Nicolás Angulo, who focuses on banking and finance, securities and capital markets.
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Testimonials
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‘Throughout our collaboration, the Garrigues team demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our case, consistently delivering high-quality documents and meeting deadlines with ease. What truly stands out is their excellent guidance and support throughout the negotiation process.’
‘Nicolás Angulo is an exceptional attorney and expert negotiator. I have had the pleasure of working with Nicolás on several occasions and have witnessed his ability to negotiate complex agreements in a fluid and agile manner. What impresses me most about Nicolás is his ability to remain calm and composed.’
‘The Garrigues firm is characterized by its excellent technical knowledge, excellent client service, and timely responses. Overall, Garrigues is one of the best law firms in Colombia.’
‘Francisco Noguera and Mónica Rodríguez G are undoubtedly among the best lawyers in the field. They are highly technical and possess excellent negotiating skills.’
‘It is a robust team with a deep level of experience and knowledge in project financing. This experience is reflected in the agility it takes to address challenges.’
‘In addition to having technical knowledge of the matters under its responsibility, the team understand the specific needs of its clients' businesses.’
Key clients
- Grupo Cibest
- Empresa Metro de Bogota
- Nu Colombia Compañía de Financiamiento
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia
- Fondo de Deuda Senior para Infraestructura en Colombia CAF-AM Ashmore I (Ashmore)
- Revolut Bank
- Gestor Profesional BlackRock Infrastructure Management (BlackRock)
- Wenia Ltda.
- Concesionaria Ruta al Sur
- Banco de la República
- Transportadora Eléctrica del Oriente
Work highlights
Advised multiple global lenders on the upsizing of a loan to Aligned Data Centers International, totalling $2.2bn.
Advised Grupo Bancolombia and Grupo Cibest on its corporate restructuring.
Advised Nubank and Nu Colombia Compañía de Financiamiento on the regulatory aspects of their merger.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Francisco Noguera
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lissa Parra Alarcón
Mónica Rodríguez G
Practice head
Roberto Borrás; Francisco Noguera