Cuatrecasas’ team is lauded by sources for its ‘in-depth knowledge and experience’ coupled with its ’direct and personalised service’. Following the international firm’s Bogotá launch in January 2021, its corporate offering has risen to become a key contender for major deals in Colombia, particularly in the energy and infrastructure spheres. In response to its growing market presence, the team boosted its senior firepower in December 2022 with the hire of Felipe Mariño from Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA); he brings a strong record in real estate, energy, and infrastructure-related work. Juan Felipe Vera continues to lead the department and maintains a broad transactional practice that spans M&A, private equity and real estate; he recently advised Bancolombia Banca de Inversión on its joint venture with Celsia to create an investment platform to develop solar generation projects. The practice also draws on several impressive associates including seniors Carolina Trejos Robledo and Fabio Ardila, as well as intermediate Andrés Felipe Saldarriaga. Principal associate Pablo Martínez left in August 2022 to study abroad.

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Testimonials

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‘In-depth knowledge and experience in M&A. "The devil is in the details" is impeccably fulfilled.’
‘We value lawyers for their in-depth knowledge and experience, added to a high commitment to work, 24x7. I highlight associate Carolina Trejos Robledo.’
‘The main advantages of Cuatrecasas, and the corporate and M&A team, are its direct and personalised service and, at the same time, high flexibility, and an ability to simplify problems and achieve results.’
‘The strengths of the team is simple: lawyers offer solutions, they simplify problems, and they achieve results.’

Key clients

Bancolombia Banca de Inversion
Bancolombia
AC Capitales
CountourGlobal
Astara
Summum Projects
Hoya Optical Labs of America
Majorel
Sterling
Vass Consultoría De Sistemas
Essity

Work highlights

Advising Bancolombia Banca de Inversión on the alliance with Celsia, through a joint venture, to create an investment platform to develop solar generation projects and facilitate the supply of energy generated by alternative sources.
Advising AC Capitales Infrastructure Fund II on the acquisition of 30% of Doble Calzada Oriente.
Advising Astara (formerly SK Bergé) on acquiring the controlling interest in Ovando.