Corporate and M&A

Lloreda Camacho & Co.

Lloreda Camacho & Co.’s corporate and M&A team scores highly with clients for providing services that are ‘tailor-made, prompt and precise’. Leveraging its signature IP practice, the group is particularly active on behalf of IP-rich clients in the TMT, life sciences and agribusiness industries, while it also demonstrates growing experience in the energy and financial services spheres. Department head Andrés Hidalgo leads both the M&A and the government procurement & infrastructure teams; in a recent example of his skills in both areas, he advised Enel X and Enel Colombia on the successful tender, by Enel’s subsidiary Bogotá ZE, for two contracts awarded by Transmilenio to provide 401 full-electric buses and two charging terminals. The team additionally draws on two excellent rising stars in associate practice director Nadia Sánchez, whose experience spans corporate, contractual and litigation matters; and senior Vanesa Gonzalez, who is highlighted for her ’unique ability to explain legal issues in very understandable manner’.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The strengths and skills that we look for in our external lawyers are experience within the sector and track record. The Lloreda Camacho team stands out for its expertise in corporate and corporate issues. So much so, that since the company was founded in Colombia, it has been a strategic ally.’
‘The M&A service is excellent, with a sense of urgency when requested and kindness at all times. The team’s emails are clear and to the point. It facilitates the corporate execution of our company and is of great help.’
‘I have direct contact with Andrés Hidalgo and Vanesa Gonzalez: I highlight their knowledge and experience in corporate legal issues, negotiation skills and leadership in moments of tension with the counterparty. As long as I manage legal teams, I will always turn to Andrés and his good legal judgment.’
‘Lloreda Camacho's team in the corporate and M&A area is excellent. Its experience and technical and human skills are exceptional, as are its sense of collaboration and permanent responsibility.’
‘The team is very professional and experienced in support issues for our organisation. They always provide responses in reasonable times and with a good attitude.’
‘An absolutely robust, diverse team with a feminine presence. Vanesa Gonzalez and Andrés Hidalgo have accompanied all our M&A processes successfully. It is a team that is ALWAYS willing and definitely manages to reconcile so that our business goes forward.’
‘The services were tailor-made, prompt and precise. Vanesa Gonzales has a unique ability to explain legal issues in very understandable manner to a client. Her negotiation skills were helpful. Andrés Hidalgo provides services in full and in time.’
‘All of Andrés' interventions as a partner are timely and full of experience: the seniority is noticeable and his support is essential. The team differentiates itself through suggesting innovative alternatives that allow for reconciliation when M&A projects need it most. Vanessa makes things happen.’

Key clients

Enel
Live Nation
América Móvil (Claro)
AP Moller – Maersk
Anglo American
Grupo BC
Cafe Dorado
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Spirit Airlines
Boehringer Ingelheim
Compañía Nacional de Levaduras, Levapan
Gilead Sciences
Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG)
Stratum Reservoir (UK) International Holdings
Overall Strategy
Power Engineers
Archroma, Specialty chemicals
Roche
Sungrow Renewables
Underwriters Laboratories

Work highlights

Advised Enel X and Enel Colombia on the successful tender, by Enel’s subsidiary Bogotá ZE, for two contracts awarded by Transmilenio to provide 401 full-electric buses and two electroterminals for the charging of said vehicles.
Advised Live Nation on the acquisition, though OCESA, from Sueño Estereo of the Estereo Picnic festival.
Advised Comunicación Celular (Comcel) and Infraestructura Celular (Infracel) on Comcel’s absorption of Infracel.