Latin America - Colombia

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero

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CMS Rodríguez-Azuero scores highly with sources for its ‘personalised approach to each solution’. The group possesses notable strength in the banking regulation and capital markets spheres, while its ability to plug into its extensive international network marks it as a key contender for cross-border transactions. Founding partner Sergio Rodríguez-Azuero is recommended for his deep expertise in the regulatory, securities and fiduciary law areas and co-heads the practice. Fellow department co-head Daniel Rodríguez is recognised for his record in project finance and infrastructure-related matters; he advised a string of multilateral finance organisations on lending transactions over the past year. Senior associate María Lucia Amador left the firm July 2022. In February 2023, the team was boosted by the arrival of new associate director of the M&A and corporate team Felipe Molano, who also brings to bear significant banking and finance experience.

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  • ‘The CMS Rodríguez-Azuero team is highly up-to-date on current issues. Lawyers are always willing to understand the problem and apply their best skills.’
  • ‘We recommend the team for the experience we have had, the personalised approach to each solution, as well as the depth with which it faces each issue.’

  • ‘Partner Daniel Rodríguez is totally involved in the work undertaken and is willing to support the client beyond their expectations. He demonstrates in-depth knowledge of financing and local practices.’
  • ‘Paula Gutiérrez and Camila Posada are both responsive and very organised, which greatly facilitates the customer experience.’

Key clients

  • IDB Invest
  • Agence Francaise de Developpment (AFD)
  • Bogotá, Distrito Capital
  • Banco Santander
  • BBVA Colombia
  • Banchile Inversiones
  • Citizens Bank
  • DEG- Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft
  • Alloy Finance
  • Banco de Chile

Work highlights

  • Advised IDB and IDB Invest on an A/B loan valued up to $65m provided to Colombian non-regulated financial institution, Finanzauto.
  • Advised Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on a €200m budgetary loan to the Republic of Colombia for the financing of governmental initiatives.
  • Acted for BBVA Colombia on a $200m loan to Akzo Nobel Coatings, and its Colombian SPV, for the acquisition of Grupo Orbis.

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Sergio Rodríguez Azuero, Daniel Rodríguez