Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’s full-service corporate practice routinely advises domestic and multinational clients on M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. With the ability to handle transactions across all key market segments, the team has recorded a significant uptick in activity relating to the mining, real estate and technology spheres of late. Seasoned M&A specialist and department co-head Eduardo Cárdenas brings to bear an impressive CV of involvement in corporate matters, which includes a stint as Microsoft Corporation’s senior regional counsel for Latin America. Mauricio Borrero co-leads the practice and recently advised Upfield Colombia on the acquisition of certain assets in Cali. Jorge Neher spearheads the firm’s energy practice for Latin America and the Caribbean and remains a popular choice for energy and natural resources-related deals; he advised Aris Gold Corporation on a merger process with GCM Mining Corp, under which GCM acquired all the outstanding Aris Gold shares it did not already own. The team also includes managing partner Bernardo Cárdenas, who splits his practice between corporate and M&A, and banking and finance; and energy specialist Santiago González. Key associates include senior Santiago Miramón, who is noted for his growing experience in corporate reorganisations, M&A, and corporate governance issues; and real estate associate director María Paula Álvarez. Associate Felipe Molano left the firm in February 2023. Since publication, Miramón has been raised to the partnership - effective as of April 2024.

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  • ‘We highlight the quick response to questions raised and its willingness to lead activities that may require other teams in the firm. We also value its legal knowledge and ability to organise cases.’
  • ‘It is worth highlighting its strong knowledge and ability to employ it in contractual negotiations. The team keeps up to date on specific issues in the sector to provide us with updates and emerging risks.’
  • ‘The relationship is always supportive and friendly. The response times are good, which helps us to keep on top of processes.’
  • ‘A multidisciplinary and broad team that is always available to deal with our issues. Lawyers are highly trained and efficient. Fees are reasonable. In short, a varied and large team with the ability to react in a timely manner.’

Key clients

  • Sun Valley Capital
  • Abai Colombia
  • Applus Servicios Tecnológicos
  • Bank Of America Merrill Lynch
  • Tc Transcontinental Packaging
  • Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia (PCR) Investments
  • PIO Puertos Inversiones Y Obras
  • New Stratus Energy
  • Perenco Colombia
  • Minerales Camino Real / Royal Road Minerals
  • Ambulancias Aéreas De Colombia
  • Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía
  • Upfield
  • Deva Capital Investment Company
  • Fondo De Inversión Colectiva Inmobiliario De Renta Davivienda Corredores
  • Danarius Minerals Corp
  • Western Atlas Resources
  • Rio Tinto Zinc

Work highlights

  • Advised the real estate investment fund of Davivienda Corredores on the acquisition of the fiduciary rights held by INMOVAL’s collective investment fund.
  • Advised Aris Gold Corporation on a merger process with GCM Mining Corp, under which GCM acquired all the outstanding Aris Gold shares it did not already own.
  • Advised Deva Capital Investment Company on the assignment of all fiduciary rights held in Colombian and Peruvian trusts to JCAP CFG Holdings.

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Practice head

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Eduardo Cárdenas, Mauricio Borrero