Camilo Gantiva
Holland & KnightThe banking and finance practice at Holland & Knight is held up by sources as ‘focused on the needs of the client and on making transactions viable’. The growing group added an impressive raft of new clients during 2023/24, which included an array of banks, alternative lenders and payment companies, including Coöperatieve Rabobank, Mercado Pago and Banco de Crédito del Perú. Arguably best known for his capital markets prowess, Camilo Gantiva also handles a significant volume of transactional and regulatory banking matters; he recently acted alongside the Miami office to advise Banco Davivienda on regulatory issues regarding cross-border operations with its affiliates and US branches. The group further benefits from the considerable experience of Juliana Saa, whose broad practice encompasses corporate, banking and finance, capital markets and commercial law; and Bogotá managing partner Enrique Gómez Pinzón, who operates from the Bogotá and Washington DC offices. Intermediate associate Juan Felipe Fontecha provides additional support to the capital markets, and banking and finance teams.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A team focused on the needs of the client and on making transactions viable. Its commitment to identifying and proposing solutions for legal issues that may arise in a transaction provides important added value.’
- ‘Lawyers stand out for their commitment to the transaction.’
- ‘The banking and financing area has provided important advice to us, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the sector, and offering quick and effective solutions to doubts and concerns based on the latest regulations.’
- ‘We appreciate its lawyers for their customer service, their availability, their knowledge and the time they take to assess and understand what the client wants.’
- ‘We value the team for its quality, speed, versatility, knowledge and support. In addition, lawyers stand out for their negotiation skills and availability.’
- ‘I had the opportunity to work with Camilo Gantiva, partner at Holland & Knight, on a corporate financing and his work was impeccable. We also highlight the 100% availability of the team. Lawyers transmitted knowledge and trust and the transaction was successfully closed.’
- ‘The team is a very well-prepared team. Lawyers remain very close and present.’
Key clients
- Fondo de Capital Privado Credicorp Capital Deuda Privada I
- Banco de Crédito del Perú
- Coöperatieve Rabobank
- Gobravo
- Renta 4 Global Fiduciaria
- Mercado Pago
- Dlocal
- Banco Santander
- TMF
- KMA Construcciones
- Banco Davivienda
Work highlights
- Advised KMA Construcciones on a $55.3m syndicated loan facility from Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional, Bancolombia and Itaú Colombia to support the development of the Troncales del Magdalena I and Troncales del Magdalena II projects.
- Advised Fondo de Capital Privado Credicorp Capital Deuda Privada I on a $19.7m financing provided to Interaseo.
- Advised Coöperatieve Rabobank on a $30m uncommitted borrowing facility provided to a local entity.
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.
Juliana Saa
Holland & KnightPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Camilo Gantiva, Juliana Saa, Enrique Gómez Pinzón