Founded in 1934, Brigard Urrutia has since expanded to become one of Colombia’s premier law firm. It is a member of numerous alliances including Lex Mundi and the Interlex Group. The full-service firm has four offices in Colombia: Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and Barranquilla.
Focusses / specialisms
The banking and finance team represents both borrowers and lenders in project financing, acquisition financing, credit issuances and other loan financings.
The capital markets team represents issuers and underwriters for sovereign bonds, bonds issuances, private placements, securitizations, derivatives and liability management transactions.
The M&A team represents strategic buyers and sellers in high value acquisitions.
The projects team is experienced with PPP projects in oil and gas, mining and infrastructure projects.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Softbank Group, KKR, Interconexión Eléctrica, BNP Paribas, Bancolombia, China Harbour Engineering Company, BMP Sur, BlackRock Infrastructure Management, Interamerican Development Bank and OPAIN.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
The firm was active in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and projects.
During the research period, the banking and finance team represented borrowers and lenders in refinancing, acquisition financing and syndicated financing. The team was active in the finance, infrastructure, energy and telecommunication sectors among others.
Capital markets work focused on cross border debt transactions, including sovereign debt and high-yield bond issuances.
The M&A team advised on both mergers and joint ventures in a variety of industries as well as direct private equity investments.
The projects team advised on the financing of numerous solar plants in the energy sector as well as other energy projects. The team also continued to work on a variety of projects in the public transportation and infrastructure sectors.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
KKR/Telefónica Colombia $500 million joint venture
LATAM Airlines $4.5 billion debtor-in-possession financing
Metro Línea 1 Bogota Metro project financing
Republic of Colombia $1.6 billion sovereign bond offering
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“They are a very knowledgeable firm, and provide a great service for their clients. They build a long-term, close relationship through which they are able to anticipate the needs of the company.“
Capital markets
“Responsiveness and thoroughness.”
Investment funds
“They have experience in the area and creativity.”
Leveraged Finance
“Deep understanding and open to innovation.”
Project development
“They are very experienced and client focus-driven.”
Maria Fernandaz Diago
“Fradique provides a comprehensive legal service that anticipates and meets the needs of his clients.”
Carlos Fradique
“Fradique provides a comprehensive legal service that anticipates and meets the needs of his clients.”
César Rodriguez
“He is very experienced and very kind to his clients and to his counterparties, making the transactions more enjoyable and easier to close.”
Luis Gabriel Morcillo
“Responsiveness and thoroughness.”
“Knowledge, problem-solving, creative thinking.”