Esguerra JHR maintains a robust record in capital markets transactions, where it contributes experience in representing both issuers and underwriters on debt and equity offerings. It also fields a solid regulatory offering, which was very much to the fore of its practice during 2023/24. A former executive vice president at the Bogotá Stock Exchange, Juan Pablo Gonzalez enjoys a strong market profile for regulatory work. Corporate, finance and M&A partner Veronica Arango Lux is also noted for capital markets' matters.
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Key clients
- AdCap Colombia, Comisionista de Bolsa
- (i) Cámara de Riesgo Central de Contraparte de Colombia; (iii) Gestor Inmobiliario; (iv) Itaú Corpbanca Colombia; (v) Itaú Asset Management Colombia; (vi) EFG Group; (vii) Pa Helsinki; (viii) Insights Wealth Management; PA Payc; Insignio Financial Group
- Scotiabank Colpatria, Scotia Capital Inc, and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of AdCap Colombia Comisionista de Bolsa on the sale of 100% of the shares in the company to Progresión Sociedad Administradora de Inversión.
- Advised Cámara de Riesgo Central de Contraparte de Colombia on regulatory matters.
- Advised Scotiabank Colpatria, Scotia Capital Inc, and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust on regulatory issues connected to the distribution of foreign products and services.
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Juan Pablo Gonzalez, Veronica Arango Lux