Founded in 1934, Brigard Urrutia has since expanded to become one of Colombia’s premier law firms. 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.
In corporate finance, the firm has specialisms in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and projects. Of those specialisms, the firm is a pioneer in project structuring
across multiple industries including oil and gas, energy,
transportation and general infrastructure.
In the projects space, the firm was active on several cross-border projects. It advised clients on various aspects of projects including the financing components.
It specifically
advised
Concesión Transversal del Sisga
as the borrower in
the refinancing of its roadway project that will serve as an alternative connection between the eastern and central regions of Colombia.
There were several lenders involved in this project including
Gestor
Profesional BlackRock Infrastructure Management I and Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional.
This matter
taking place during a change in government is a
testament to the firm’s skill with clients.
BlackRock
Institutional Trust Company, Ecopetrol,
Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe, Cementos Argos, Bancolombia,
Telefónica and Almacenes Éxito
“Maria Fernanda Diago is an excellent attorney with in-depth knowledge in the finance banking sector as well as in structuring financing deals.” (Banking and finance client)
“As a partner in the M&A area
Tomás Holguín gives us excellent advice with his many years of experience and knowledge of the market.” (Capital markets client)
“Juan Padilla has excellent response time, legal expertise, business knowledge and team coordination.” (M&A client)
“Luis-Gabriel Morcillo has lots of experience and legal knowledge. He is very well appreciated in the market, so his opinion is of great respect.” (Private equity client)
