Corporate, project and structured finance boutique Mendoza Abogados is particularly recognised for its expertise in International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and derivatives-related matters. Founding partner Mateo Mendoza has broad international experience and, throughout his 18-year career, has advised local and international underwriters on debt capital markets deals involving Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Jamaica and Chile. The group was recently bolstered by the hire of senior associate Lina María Londoño, who arrived in September 2022 from the Ministry of Finance. Mid-level associate Christina Burn is also active in capital markets work. Director Clara Robledo-Sánchez left for KLYM in July 2022, while intermediate associate Paula Knudson joined the energy department of Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas in September 2022.
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Key clients
- Avianca
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
- Grupo Argos
- Distrito de Barranquilla
Work highlights
- Advised Distrito Especial Industrial y Portuario de Barranquilla on the negotiation of all its ISDA and local derivatives documentation with four international swap dealers and one local swap dealer.
- Advised Avianca on various matters, including on the negotiation of ISDA master agreements.
Lawyers
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.
Mateo Mendoza, Lina María Londoño