Juan Felipe Fontecha
Holland & KnightDemonstrating ‘extensive knowledge of the capital markets’, Holland & Knight continues to cement its position as a popular choice to advise on complex regulatory matters, including cryptocurrency-related issues. The team also handles public and private debt and equity offerings and related structured-finance deals. Next-generation partner Camilo Gantiva fronts the group and is ’very assertive, precise and knowledgeable about financial law’. Gantiva is equipped to advise on a broad scope of capital markets work, including IPOs, debt offerings, innovative fintech products and regulatory matters; he recently advised Colombia-based fintech, Littio, on the structuring of new products involving digital asset investments. Also recommended is senior associate Juan Felipe Fontecha, who is a former attorney at the Financial Superintendence of Colombia and brings to bear significant regulatory expertise.
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‘The team has extensive knowledge of the capital markets and always responds quickly and in a timely manner to our needs and requirements.’
‘Camilo Gantiva is very assertive, precise and knowledgeable about financial law and always has the time to attend to, and resolve, any requirements or queries made to him.’
Key clients
- Ban100
- Avista
- Tuya
- Banca de Inversión Bancolombia
- Inbest Latam
- RCI Colombia, Compañía de Financiamiento
- Sodimac Colombia - Homecenter
- IDB Invest
- Deutsche Bank
- Finance in Motion
- Leste USA
- Ripio
- Littio
Work highlights
- Advised Ban100, acting as the originator, on a securitisation process of payroll loans targeted at qualified investors.
- Advised Sodimac Colombia on drafting its inaugural annual report under the new disclosure norms for issuers, incorporating sustainability aspects and climate risk management in line with international standards.
- Advised Deutsche Bank on the process of liquidating an investment of payroll-lending portfolios.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Camilo Gantiva
Holland & KnightPractice head
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Camilo Gantiva