According to sources, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s real estate lawyers stand out for their ‘availability, prompt response times and agility in processing procedures’. During 2023/24, the team handled a significant volume of real estate projects and transactions, with the wider firm’s generous international platform reflected in its strong run of cross-border matters for multinational clients such as Bet365, Jamestown and Smart Fit. The practice is co-led by Juan Camilo Rodríguez and Jacques Simhon, who focus on corporate transactions and development projects respectively. Senior associate Laura Ospina and intermediate associate Sara Vanegas provide dedicated practice support.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Thanks to the patient support and advice of CMS, and its understanding of the existence of other professions involved in real estate management, we have managed to bring the processes to good terms and learn along the way. Its strengths are its agility, precision and efficiency in processes.’

  • ‘Lawyers are differentiated by their clarity and pedagogy when explaining strategies and solutions. Their availability, prompt response times and agility in processing procedures makes them stand out among other professionals.’

  • ‘It is a multidisciplinary team widely knowledgeable about the area. We have felt very well supported by the lawyers at CMS Rodríguez-Azuero.’

  • ‘We have received direct, serious and interested attention especially from Jacques Simhon and Sara Vanegas.’

Key clients

  • Promotora ACR
  • Universidad del Rosario
  • Krono Time
  • Operación Malva
  • AZ Inmobiliaria S en CS
  • Boticario Colombia
  • Smart Fit
  • Bet365
  • Planet Holding
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
  • Multinsa

Work highlights

  • Advised Multinsa on a joint venture agreement for the operation of a carbon dioxide purification plant for its subsequent commercialisation.
  • Advised Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario on structuring real estate and management trusts for overseeing property management in conjunction with the execution of 'Plan Parcial No. 10 El Rosario'.
  • Advised Planet Holding on entering the Colombian market by creating a special purpose vehicle to manage the client's investments in the country.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Juan Camilo Rodríguez, Jacques Simhon