Garrigues has a prominent reputation for its advice to government agencies, including multilateral organisations, on capital markets issues. In a recent example of its strength in this sphere, regulatory specialist and group head Roberto Borrás advised Fiduciaria Bogotá on the structuring of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in collaboration with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. In July 2022, the group was boosted by the hire of senior associate Lissa Parra Alarcón, who joined from the Colombian Stock Exchange and has extensive experience in advising on the registration and issuance of shares, bonds, ETFs and investment funds units. Principal associate Paula Ospina Correa is also noted for her broad regulatory expertise.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Garrigues’ team is characterised by its collaboration and technical knowledge, which distinguishes it from other firms.’
- ‘The lawyers who stand out in the firm are Roberto Borrás, Paula Ospina Correa and Lissa Parra Alarcón.’
Key clients
- Fiduciaria Bogotá
- Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) Invest
Work highlights
- Advised Fiduciaria Bogotá on the structuring of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) called ID-ETF, in collaboration with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
- Advised IDB Invest on the first securities issuance in the Colombian stock market using blockchain infrastructure.