Nadia Sánchez
Lloreda Camacho & Co.
More information‘A team that really stands out from the rest’, Lloreda Camacho & Co. is commended by sources on the back its ’creative solutions and business-friendly approach’. A popular referral choice, the group routinely links up with global, particularly USA-based, firms to advise on the local leg of major, cross-border transactions. As a case in point, the group acted as local counsel to Anglo American, through lead counsel Shearman & Sterling, on the London-based mining company’s $294m sale of its 33.3% interest in the Cerrejón joint venture to Glencore. The transaction was led by M&A co-head Andrés Hidalgo, highlighted for knowing ‘when to insist and when to loosen the rope in a negotiation’, in conjunction with the mining and natural resources team. Department co-head Santiago Gutiérrez is noted for his broad transactional practice, which draws on his activity in the corporate, finance, capital markets, and real estate spheres; he paired up with Hidalgo to advise Grupo BC on its acquisition, through its Colombia subsidiary Lexer Colombia, of 51% of the outstanding shares of Gesti. Other key contacts include Nadia Sánchez, who was raised to associate practice director in April 2023 and provides exclusive support to the corporate and M&A group; and experienced senior associate Vanesa Gonzalez, who is ’always aware of the details’.
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Testimonials
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‘The advice from Andrés Hidalgo and associate Vanesa Gonzalez is excellent. Andrés' great ability is that he is capable of understanding the client's business, going beyond legal advice to understand the need to provide comprehensive advice.’
‘In my opinion, the advice provided compares favourably with the advice of other firms. What caught my attention the most is that the advice they provide is very fast and also personalised. The contact with the lawyers is immediate and very easy, which makes it easier for the transaction to flow.’
‘Andrés Hidalgo understands the client's needs and is always looking to go the extra mile. He knows when to insist and when to "loosen the rope" in a negotiation. His response is very fast and above all his professional quality is impeccable.’
‘Vanesa Gonzalez is very organised, she has the entire transaction in her head, she is always aware of the details and is careful in her way of expressing herself and drafting any legal document. Her customer service is very good.’
‘This firm has a work team made up of highly qualified lawyers. The team’s treatment of the client and flexibility to accommodate their requirements stand out.’
‘The lawyers of this firm are highly trained. They have solid training and experience that they demonstrate through their advice.’
‘It is a team that really stands out from the rest, due to its response times, creative solutions and "business-friendly" approach, which is not so common in the Latin American market.’
‘Andrés Hidalgo is a superstar in every sense of the word - an incredible person and professional. With international-level legal knowledge and great local knowledge but at the same time very practical.’
Key clients
- Enel
- Biomax
- Live Nation
- Softtek
- Anglo American
- Grupo BC
- América Móvil (Claro)
- Archroma
- Roche
- Finalsite
Work highlights
- Acted as local counsel to Anglo American (alongside Shearman & Sterling), on the $294m sale of its 33.3% interest in the Cerrejón joint venture to Glencore.
- Advised Enel X and Enel Colombia on the latter’s sale (through its Colombian subsidiary AMPCI Ebus Colombia Holdings) of 80% of its equity interest in Colombia ZE, and the indirect interest in Bogota ZE, to AMP Capital.
- Advised Biomax on the acquisition from Grupo Uribe of 100% of its equity interest in Grupo EDS Autogas and Fueltrans, two significant players in the gas and gasoline retail sphere.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Santiago Gutiérrez
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Santiago Gutiérrez, Andrés Hidalgo