Esguerra JHR
Partners of the Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A practice areas
Esguerra JHR’ practice predominantly advises public companies on M&A, spin-off transactions and regulatory matters, including company incorporations. The team also demonstrates significant activity in debt capital markets work. In a recent example, department head Juan Pablo González advised Scotiabank Colpatria on the issuance of subordinated bonds classified in the Additional Tier 1 capital of the bank. Veronica Arango Lux is also noted for her experience in advising on bond and share offerings in both the local and international markets. In December 2022, associate María Andrea Ballén joined Valentech Pharma. Since publication, the firm has merged with tax specialist firm Jiménez, Higuita, Rodríguez & Asociados (Tax & customs) to become Esguerra JHR – effective as of February 2024.
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Key clients
- Protección AFP
- AdCap Colombia, Comisionista de Bolsa
- Gestor Profesional Inmpacta
- Insights Investments
- Cámara de Riesgo Central de Contraparte
- Gestor Inmobiliario
- Itaú Corpbanca Colombia
- Itaú Asset Management Colombia
- EFG Group
- Pa Helsinki
- Insights Wealth Management
- Scotiabank Colpatria, Scotia Capital (SCI) and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust,
- Scotiabank Colpatria
Work highlights
- Advised Protección AFP on its spin-off process, which involved the incorporation of insurance company Asulado Seguros de Vida.
- Advised Scotiabank Colpatria on the issuance of subordinated bonds.
- Advised the shareholders of AdCap Colombia Comisionista de Bolsa on a partial spin-off process, through which part of the company's assets were transferred to a Panamanian company.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Pablo González