Mónica Cubillos Iregui
Baker McKenzie S.A.S.‘Very committed to moving the business forward’, the Bogotá office of global firm Baker McKenzie S.A.S. stands out for its capability in cross-border transactions, where it acts for a broad mix of domestic and international corporate borrowers, banks and alternative lenders. The group is well placed to advise on the full range of corporate finance, project finance, structured finance and funds-related transactions, while it also possesses significant regulatory expertise. Department co-head Ricardo Trejos Robledo is the most active partner in the team and is particularly noted for his close relationships with international banks and alternative lenders, including funds. Senior corporate and private equity specialist Jaime Trujillo also contributes experience in banking and finance transactions. At associate level, banking and finance-focused senior Mónica Cubillos Iregui is routinely recommended by sources. Also noted are juniors Adriana Riobó — who arrived in October 2023 from BBVA — and Victoria Luque.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is agile in deliveries and very committed to moving the business forward. Furthermore, the team is willing to provide additional knowledge and is not limited to strictly fulfilling its original function. It compares favourably with its peers.’
- ‘The lawyers are friendly people, who put kindness and personal relationships first as well as demonstrating great knowledge on the topics. We particularly highlight associates Victoria Luque and Mónica Cubillos Iregui.’
- ‘Baker possesses a team that stands out for its closeness and understanding of business.’
- ‘We value lawyers for their closeness and understanding of business. In particular, Ricardo Trejos Robledo and Mónica Cubillos Iregui are excellent advisors and are always proactive.’
Key clients
- Itaú Colombia
- Klym
- Sura Investment Management
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- Banco Davivienda
- Brookfield Asset Management
- J.P. Morgan
- Bonus
- Transportadora de Gas Internacional
- Trafigura
- Fondo de Capital Privado Inmobiliario en Salud
- Aeropuertos del Oriente
- Bonus Banca de Inversión
- Palermo Sociedad Portuaria
- Cooperatieve Rabobank
- Credicorp Capital Debt Fund
Work highlights
- Advised Transportadora de Gas Internacional as sponsor and subordinated financier of a vehicle, to be managed by Kandeo, that will lend funds to subprime truck-owners to purchase natural gas-powered trucks via subordinated debt.
- Advised Wells Fargo on a $100m sustainability-linked financing to Bancolombia.
- Advised the Land Degradation Neutrality Fund on financing the development of habitat banks by Terrasos in Colombia.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
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.
Ricardo Trejos, Jaime Trujillo