Banking and finance lawyers at Garrigues strike the right note with sources for their ‘in-depth knowledge of the issues’ and ’ability to explain complex concepts well’. Widely regarded as a leading banking regulation expert, department co-head Roberto Borrás is sought after by local and international banks, fintechs and other financial entities to advise on the incorporation of new financial institutions, banking M&A and digital payment issues, among other regulatory matters. Borrás is notably advising major neobank, Nubank, on regulatory processes connected to its incorporation and operation. On the transactional front, fellow group co-head Francisco Noguera stands out for his record in project finance; he acted in conjunction with the infrastructure team to advise Ashmore, BlackRock and Finaciera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN), as lenders, on a $216m refinancing granted to Concesión Transversal del Sisga, as concessionaire of the 4G toll-road project, Corredor Transversal del Sisga. The team further benefits from a deep pool of associates, including Lissa Parra Alarcón, who was promoted to principal in January 2024; senior Mónica Rodríguez G, who specialises in cross-border transactions; projects-focused senior Nicolás Angulo; and intermediate María Parga.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes Garrigues stand out from other firms is its excellent team of professionals, with whom one feels permanently supported. Its work is not only top quality, but also timely.’
- ‘Roberto Borrás mixes extensive experience in financial law with deep knowledge of public policy and regulatory affairs. Roberto's team is characterised by its knowledge, closeness, disposition and opportunity.’
- ‘The team’s service and attention to detail makes it an essential advisor in banking and finance. Lawyers display excellent management of legal and financing matters and contribute to the formulation of strategy.’
- ‘We highlight the lawyers’ excellent knowledge of the issues, their willingness to face the challenges posed and the good attitude with which they support us.’
- ‘The team is very good. It has a great partner in Francisco Noguera, who has managed to position the firm in this practice, in addition to consolidating an exceptional team.’
- ‘Nicolás Angulo is a senior associate with great technical training. María Parga is a very committed associate, with many soft skills and a good disposition.’
- ‘We value the availability of the partners and teams in meeting the client's needs.’
- ‘Lawyers demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the issues and the ability to explain complex concepts well.’
Key clients
- Nequi Compañía de Financiamiento
- Investment Development Bank
- Colombian Central Bank – Banco de la República
- Belvo Technologies Colombia
- Álaga
- Asociación Bancaria y de Entidades Financieras de Colombia – ASOBANCARIA (The Banking and Financial Institutions Association of Colombia)
- RappiPay Compañía de Financiamiento
- Bancolombia
- NU Compañía de Financiamiento
- Banco Falabella
- Financiera Juriscoop, Compañía de Financiamiento
- Cooperativa Medica del Valle y de Profesionales de Colombia - Coomeva|GECC (Coomeva Cooperative Business Group)
- Sara Anv
- Banco Santander de Negocios Colombia
- GM Financial Colombia, Compañía de Financiamiento
- Fondo Nacional de Garantías
- Banco Pichincha
- Coltefinanciera, Compañía de Financiamiento
- Crédito Fácil Codensa, Compañía de Financiamiento
- ACH Colombia
- Banco Davivienda
- Banco Comercio Exterior de Colombia – BANCOLDEX / Programa de inversión de Banca de las Oportunidades - BDO
- Concesionaria Vial del Pacífico
- BlackRock
- Fondo de Deuda Senior para Infraestructura en Colombia CAF-AM Ashmore I
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
- SMBC
- Concesionaria Vial del Oriente
- Colombiana de Licitaciones y Concesiones (Concecol)
- Corficolombiana
- Almavest Private fund
- Rapicredit
- Juancho te Presta
- JP Morgan
- Scotiabank
- Adeinco
- ATP
- Alo Sur
- BNP Paribas
- Crédit Agricole
- Deutsche Bank
- MUFG Bank
- Natixis
- Nomura Corporate Funding
- Société Générale
Work highlights
- Advised Nubank on the regulatory processes for the incorporation and operation of a financial institution in Colombia.
- Advised BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, Deutsche Bank (London branch), MUFG Bank, Natixis, Nomura Corporate Funding Americas, Société Générale and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on the financing for Aligned Data Centers’ acquisition of ODATA.
- Advised Concesionaria Vial del Oriente, as concessionaire, Colombiana de Licitaciones y Concesiones, as sponsor, and Corficolombiana on the refinancing of a $550m mezzanine term loan, granted by Santander, Citibank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
Lawyers
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Francisco Noguera
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Roberto Borrás, Francisco Noguera