Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas > Bogota, Colombia > Firm Profile
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas Offices
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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas > The Legal 500 Rankings
Colombia > Banking and finance Tier 1
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas houses a full-service banking and finance practice, which stands out for its comprehensive industry coverage as well as its broad international outlook. With experience acting for lenders and corporate borrowers, the group is a popular choice to advise global and domestic clients on a wide range of financing matters, including subordinated loans, acquisition finance, project finance and structured finance. Managing partner Bernardo Cárdenas is a transactional specialist who leverages expertise in both banking and corporate deals; he recently acted as local counsel to First Abu Dhabi Bank, as lender, on two senior secured credit facilities granted to Nugil and JGDB Holding to fund the $1.3bn acquisition of Grupo Nutresa and the $780m acquisition of Grupo Sura. In another bank-side matter, Catalina Pinilla advised Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina (CAF), as lender, on $650m worth of unsecured credit facilities provided to Banco de Occidente, Bancoldex, BBVA Colombia and Davivienda. Rounding out the key partners is corporate head Eduardo Cárdenas, who recently advised the lenders (Banco de Occidente, Banco de Bogotá and Corficolombiana) on a project financing of up to COP$550bn to infrastructure concessionaire, Concesión Sabana de Occidente. Pablo Jaramillo, who has a focus on project finance, is also noted. Senior associate Felipe Molano left the firm in February 2023. Since research concluded, the practice has been further strengthened with the hire of next generation partner Felipe Alarcón from Brigard Urrutia - effective as of September 2023.Practice head(s):
Bernardo Cárdenas; Eduardo Cárdenas; Catalina Pinilla
Testimonials
‘The banking and financial law team at Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas is comprised of a team of professionals who understand the background of the business they are dealing with. Rarely have we seen such precise, practical documentary advice that captures all the fronts of a transaction.’
‘Catalina Pinilla is a great lawyer, who understands the scope of the risks that financial institutions are willing to assume. She knows her industry and the details of what the counterparties are looking for in an operation. She is a very capable, intelligent lawyer with excellent relationships.’
‘It is a team with very high technical knowledge, which allows you to feel safe when negotiating a contract. People are always available to respond to needs in a timely manner.’
‘Lawyers are excellent professionals, willing to move transactions forward. Good client management. We highlight, the participation of the partners in the transactions and the quality of the team in terms of deliverables and knowledge.’
Key clients
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Corficolombiana
Puerto Bahía Colombia de Urabá
Puerto Antioquia Holding
Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina – CAF
Coöperatieve Rabobank
Gran Tierra Energy Colombia
Gran Tierra Colombia Inc.
Banco de Occidente
Banco de Bogotá
PIO
International Finance Corporation
MUFG Bank
Work highlights
- Acted as local counsel to First Abu Dhabi Bank, as lender, in two senior secured credit facilities.
- Acted as local counsel to Puertos, Inversiones y Obras, Puerto Bahía Colombia de Urabá, and Puerto Antioquia Holding on the financial closing of the Puerto Antioquia project.
- Acted as local counsel to a syndicate of ten European, Asian and South American banks, led by Coöperatieve Rabobank, on a two-year sustainability-linked loan facility to multinational coffee merchant, Sucafina.
Colombia > Capital markets Tier 2
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas houses a leading debt capital markets practice, which is distinguished by its ability to plug into the wider firm’s dominant banking and structured finance groups. On the equity side, the team has extensive experience in share sales and acquisitions. Colombia managing partner Bernardo Cárdenas is noted for corporate and finance transactions and has notched up a strong record in representing underwriters on debt issuances. Cárdenas co-heads the department together with high-profile corporate specialist Eduardo Cárdenas and Catalina Pinilla, who splits her practice between banking, finance and capital markets. In February 2023, senior associate Felipe Molano left to join CMS Rodríguez-Azuero.Practice head(s):
Bernardo Cárdenas; Eduardo Cárdenas; Catalina Pinilla
Colombia > Corporate and M&A Tier 2
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.Practice head(s):
Eduardo Cárdenas; Mauricio Borrero
Testimonials
‘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.
Colombia > Energy and natural resources Tier 2
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ energy offering is primarily oriented towards energy transactions, with robust recent experience in M&A, project development and energy financings, among other deals. That being said, the group also handles a significant volume of regulatory work, where it frequently leverages its international platform to shine in advising multinational energy and natural resources companies on their local day-to-day local matters. Among the names to note, Venezuela-qualified Jorge Neher brings to bear significant multi-jurisdictional firepower; he notably leads the energy practice in Latin America and the Caribbean. Neher co-heads the department alongside transactional energy and infrastructure specialist Hernán Rodríguez, finance expert Bernardo Cárdenas, and next generation partner Santiago González. The team also draws on María Margarita Lorduy, who is the associate director of the environmental law practice.Practice head(s):
Jorge Neher; Santiago González; Bernardo Cárdenas; James Valdiri; Hernán Rodriguez
Key clients
New Stratus Energy
Petroquimica Comodoro Rivadavia (PCR) Investments (now Dutmy)
ONGC Videsh, sucursal Colombiana
Perenco Colombia
Gran Tierra Energy
Enerland
Puerto bahía de Colombia
Cannacord Genuity
Aris Mining Corporation
Brazil Resources
Drummond Colombia
Colombian Natural Resources II
Touchstone
Newmont Mining Corporation
GCM Mining Corp
Anglo Gold Ashanti
Gramalote Colombia
Minera de Cobre Quebradona
Auxico Resources Canada
Anglo American
Iamgold
Novum Energy
Mr. Kenneth Starr
Greenstone Mining Corp
Caribbean Resources
Work highlights
- Advised ONGC Videsh on day-to-day legal issues in Colombia, including regulatory and environmental law matters.
- Advised Perenco Colombia on the acquisition of Ecopetrol’s participation in five association agreements for the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons.
- Acted as local counsel to Gran Tierra Energy LLC and Gran Tierra Colombia Inc, as borrowers, on a $150m credit facility granted by Trafigura.
Colombia > Intellectual property Tier 2
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ full-service IP practice acts for an impressive roster of international clients, with its cross-border capability standing as a key asset in multi-jurisdictional work. However, it also acts for a significant share of local companies and it notably manages worldwide IP portfolios for many of Colombia’s most recognisable brands. Department head Luz Helena Adarve handles a mix of patent and trade mark matters for major domestic and foreign clients, including Colombina, AB InBev. and Avianca. Juanita Acosta is also highly regarded for her expertise in trade marks, technology and advertising issues, among others. Senior associate Ana María Ruiz provides specialist practice support.Practice head(s):
Luz Helena Adarve; Juanita Acosta
Key clients
ILF International Corp
Colombina
Bavaria & Cía
Microsoft Colombia
Anheuser Bush
Nextleaf Solutions Lt
Cine Colombia
Aerovías del Continente Americano (Avianca)
Basf
Guess?
Tul
Riopaila Castilla
Kellogg Company
Loschelder Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft MBB
Work highlights
- Advised Colombina on various IP matters, including successfully representing it in a nullity and re-establishment of rights action before the Council of State, which overturned the rejection of its “SALTIN SPLENDID” trade mark registration in class 30.
- Successfully represented Instagram in obtaining the registration of the trade mark “IG Spectrum Multi-Color Gradient” in international classes 9 and 42.
- Advised Microsoft Technology Licensing on the prosecution of several patent applications.
Colombia > Projects Tier 2
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ multidisciplinary projects practice strikes a balance between transactional and contentious matters. The group acts for a range of industry participants — including sponsors, construction companies, banks and government entities — with particular activity in the roads, rail, airports, ports and energy sectors. Up-and-coming projects partner Pablo Jaramillo spearheads the group and is recommended for his transactional focus, with experience in the structuring, finance, and development of projects. Ximena Zuleta is the key contact on administrative and public law side and specialises in bidding processes and public contracts. Banking and finance partners Bernardo Cárdenas and Catalina Pinilla are also noted. In June 2022, associate Laura Streubel left to study abroad.Practice head(s):
Pablo Jaramillo
Key clients
Puerto Bahía Colombia de Urabá
Puertos, Inversiones y Obras
United Nations Industrial Development Organization Headquarters (UNIDO)
Banco de Occidente, Banco de Bogotá and Corficolombiana
Bancolombia
Bank of America
Work highlights
- Advising Puerto Bahía Colombia de Urabá on the Puerto Antioquia project.
- Advising Puertos Inversiones y Obras, as developer and sponsor, on the multipurpose port terminal in Urabá, Colombia.
- Advising United Nations Industrial Development Organisation Headquarters (UNIDO) on the ‘Energy Districts in Colombia – Phase II’ project, which aims to foster energy-efficient and sustainable urban development by promoting the development of Energy Districts.
Colombia > Public law Tier 2
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas finds favour for its ‘experienced and well co-ordinated team,’ which advises domestic and multinational companies on a range of bidding processes, government contracts, sanction proceedings, and related issues. The group also stands out for its ability to draw on the wider firm’s project practice for support on transactional matters. The ‘very methodical but also very practical’, Ximena Zuleta spearheads the department and advises on administrative law, government procurement and projects, including litigation. Other key contacts include public law litigator Andrés Fernández de Soto and projects head Pablo Jaramillo, while associate Nicolás Díaz supports on projects-related work. Associate Laura Streubel left to study abroad in June 2022.Practice head(s):
Ximena Zuleta
Testimonials
‘The team stands out for the permanent presence of the partners in the consultations that are made; in the meetings that are required for the issues, as well as the organisation in the management of information. The firm’s partners are the ones who directly respond to our requests.’
‘Ximena Zuleta is fantastic. She stays very involved in the transaction and her support is valuable and permanent. She and her team are very attentive to details, which is essential for bidding processes. She is very methodical but also very practical.’
‘Lawyers are very dedicated to the work. As a client, one feels that their project is the most important thing to Ximena Zuleta and her team.’
‘My relationship with Dentons allowed me to identify an experienced and well co-ordinated team. The expertise and management of information by each professional was relevant to the process. I can highlight its lawyers’ experience and commitment.’
Key clients
Puerto Bahía Colombia de Urabá
United Nations Industrial Development Organization Headquarters (UNIDO)
Work highlights
- Advising Puerto Bahía Colombia de Urabá on the regulatory framework for port concessions, public law, and several contractual matters, including advising the client on the contractual management of the port concession with the National Infrastructure Agency.
- Advising United Nations Industrial Development Organisation Headquarters (UNIDO) on the “Energy Districts in Colombia – Phase II” project, which aims to foster and promote energy-efficient and sustainable urban development.
Colombia > Tax Tier 2
Among Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ main attributes, it stands out for its ability to draw on the wider firm’s global network for support on cross-border tax matters, which is a key advantage for multinational clients. A strong performer in transactional tax, including corporate, finance, and capital markets-related work, the team also routinely advises on tax litigation. Experienced sector specialist Camilo Cortés covers the full range of contentious and non-contentious tax law, with a focus on tax planning, advisory, and transaction structuring. Cortés co-heads the department together with Carmen Sanabria, who handles tax litigation and advisory matters; and transactional tax partner Ernesto Lopez. Senior associate Nathalie Medina provides capable support.Practice head(s):
Camilo Cortés; Carmen Sanabria; Ernesto Lopez
Testimonials
‘We value the team for its strong ethics and total responsibility. The firm demonstrates total interest in resolving the client’s requests by making the best professionals available to the client according to the area to be examined.’
Key clients
Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina (CAF)
Banco de Occidente, Banco de Bogotá and Corficolombiana
Gran Tierra Energy
Inversiones Actual Colombia
Fondo Corredores Davivienda
CI Colombian Mint
Express Luck
Lafayette Group
TP Consultancy
Applus Servicios Tecnológicos
Deva Capital Investment Company
Cabot
Berlitz
Hunter Douglas
Ogilvy & Mather
Wunderman Thompson
Mediacom
Wavemaker
Work highlights
- Advised Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina (CAF), as lender, on a $250m unsecured credit facility granted to Bancoldex, including tax matters.
- Developed a preliminary economic analysis for CI Colombian Mint concerning exports of gold and silver concentrates to independent parties to guarantee that transactions are aligned with the arm’s length principle for local fiscal issues.
- Advised Deva Capital Investment Company on the planning and execution of a tax-efficient transaction structure in relation to its assignment of rights held in a Colombian and Peruvian trust to US company, JCAP CFG Holdings.
Colombia > Competition and antitrust Tier 3
Distinguished by its formidable global platform, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas maintains a strong pipeline of merger review work, where it frequently advises on the Colombian competition aspects of cross-border M&A. The group also provides ongoing advice to several multinational corporations on day-to-day compliance and training matters, including Autodesk and BASF Química Colombiana. Key contact Ximena Zuleta is a litigator who steers both the public law and competition departments. Senior associate María Paula Macías splits her time between the corporate and M&A, and the competition and antitrust practices.Practice head(s):
Ximena Zuleta
Testimonials
‘As a strong point, the team is clear on the issues. Ximena Zuleta in particular has extensive knowledge on the subject. She is always very willing to address our concerns.’
Key clients
Kraft Heinz
Aris Gold Corporation
Applus Servicios Tecnológicos
WSP Global Inc
ABAI Colombia
Perenco Colombia
Kantar Ibope Digital Media
Autodesk
BASF Química Colombiana
Work highlights
- Advised Caldas Gold Marmato, a Colombian subsidiary of Canadian mining company Aris Gold, on the merger-control procedure connected to its acquisition by Canadian mining company, GCM.
- Advised Spain-based Applus in the merger-control procedure concerning its acquisition of K2 Ingeniería, and consequently of AITE Solutions.
- Advised Kraft Heinz on the potential execution of an exclusivity arrangement concerning sauces with e-commerce platform, BEES.
Dispute resolution > Litigation Tier 3
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ dispute resolution practice stands out for its ability to plug into the wider firm’s global network, which ensures it is routinely selected to represent multinational clients in domestic and cross-border disputes. Combining skill sets in commercial and administrative litigation, the team handles contentious matters involving many of Colombia’s key economic sectors, including recent activity in the energy, infrastructure, agroindustry, telecoms, technology, and food and drink spheres. Group co-head Andrés Fernández de Soto is an experienced litigator with a focus on commercial and public law disputes; he is representing the Colombian branch of FCC Construcción in administrative proceedings for patrimonial reparation initiated by Colombia’s Comptroller General. The team also includes: Ximena Zuleta, whose practice spans public law, competition, and dispute resolution; department co-head Paula Vejarano, who was promoted to director in July 2022; and senior associate Carlos Miranda, who advises on dispute resolution, and restructuring and insolvency. In January 2023, associate Daniel Jimenez Pastor left for beverage company, Postobón. Since publication, Vejarano has been raised to the partnership - effective as of April 2024.Practice head(s):
Andres Fernandez de Soto; Paula Vejarano
Key clients
Collins Aerospace
FAM
Autopistas de Urabá
Bunker Holding Group
Integral Gestión Ambiental
FCC Construcción
Cerro Prieto Colombia
Minera El Roble
ONGC
Hella Automotive
Rappi
Thyssenkrupp
Parmalat
Aecom Technical Services
Azteca Comunicaciones (TV Azteca)
Ford Motor Company
Grupo Peñaflor
Consorcio Aguas de Aburrá HHA (Acciona Agua / Hyundai Engineering and Construction / Hyundai Engineering)
Consorcio MASA–Acciona (Mantenimiento y Montajes Industriales / Acciona Infraestructura)
Morgan Stanley & Co
Aqualia
Work highlights
- Representing Ford Motor de Venezuela in a civil lawsuit initiated by a local dealer who claimed the existence of a commercial agency agreement and sought damages for alleged undue termination of the distribution agreement.
- Advising Aecom Technical Services in state-private company litigation, in which a governmental entity claimed breach of contract for the supervision of a major Colombian resettlement project.
- Representing FCC Construcción (Colombia branch) in administrative proceedings for patrimonial reparation initiated by the Comptroller General of the Republic.
Colombia > Environment Tier 3
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ team is well versed in environmental law matters relating to the energy, mining, hydrocarbons, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries, among others. With experience across the full range of permitting, project development, administrative procedures, and due diligence-related issues, practice director María Margarita Lorduy is fully equipped to support domestic and multinational clients on their local environmental law needs. Natural resources co-head Hernán Rodríguez also advises on environmental law matters, with a focus on the mining and minerals sphere.Practice head(s):
María Margarita Lorduy
Key clients
Cabot Colombia
Grupo Sancho
Derco Colombia
Sacyr Concesiones Colombia
Textiles Lafayette
Strabag
Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Colombia
Lincoln Soldaduras de Colombia
Aris Mining Corporation
ONGC Videsh (Colombia branch)
Work highlights
- Advised Cabot Colombia on the environmental aspects of its request before the environmental authority for the renewal of an atmospheric emissions permit, among other matters.
- Advised Grupo Sancho on matters related to the application for registration of visual advertising before the environmental authority.
- Advised Textiles Lafayette on an appeal for reconsideration of a fine imposed by an environmental-sanctioning procedure, among other issues.
Colombia > Life sciences Tier 3
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ interdisciplinary life sciences group sits within the firm’s wider regulatory law practice and focuses on IP, sanitary registrations, health permits,and other regulatory matters. Distinguished by its ability to plug into its extensive international network, the team is a popular choice to advise multinational clients, including companies in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food and beverage sectors. The department is led jointly by Luz Helena Adarve — who also heads the intellectual property, and privacy and cybersecurity practices — and Juanita Acosta, who specialises in IP, privacy, and consumer protection. Since research concluded, the practice has been strengthened with the September 2023 hire of former Posse Herrera Ruiz senior associate Mónica Bonnett as a partnerPractice head(s):
Juanita Acosta; Luz Helena Adarve
Key clients
Inmunotek
Actavis Group – Islandia
Instituto Grifols
Grifols Therapeutics
Medion Grifols Diagnostic
Bavaria & Cia
Grifols Colombia
Health Net
JSS Medical Research Latam
Laboratorios Baxter
Zambon Colombia
Teva Pharmaceuticals Colombia
Work highlights
- Advised Instituto Grifols on the pharmacological evaluation and renewal of one of its products before the Specialised Chamber of Medicines and Biological Products of INVIMA.
- Advised Medion Grifols Diagnostics on the technical and legal review of documents for application and obtaining the renewal of health registrations before the Sanitary Authority (INVIMA).
- Represented Inmunotek on its request for the renewal of the product ALXOID DUO ÁCAROS before INVIMA.
Dispute resolution > Arbitration Tier 4
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ arbitration practice benefits from the Bogotá-based team’s ability to draw on its formidable global platform to resource international cases. However, the group is also routinely engaged on domestic proceedings. In an example of its work in the latter sphere, department co-head Andrés Fernández de Soto acted for Integral in a domestic arbitration related to the execution of a share purchase agreement. Fellow co-head Paula Vejarano was promoted from senior associate to litigation and arbitration director in August 2022 and brings to bear significant first-chair experience in both international and domestic arbitration cases.Practice head(s):
Andres Fernandez de Soto; Paula Vejarano
Key clients
Collins Aerospace
FAM
Autopistas de Urabá
Bunker Holding Group
Integral Gestión Ambiental
FCC Construcción
Cerro Prieto Colombia
Minera El Roble
ONGC
Hella Automotive
Rappi
Thyssenkrupp
Parmalat (Lactalis)
Aecom Technical Services
Azteca Comunicaciones (TV Azteca)
Ford Motor Company
Grupo Peñaflor
Consorcio Aguas de Aburrá HHA (Acciona Agua / Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co / Hyundai Engineering Co)
Consorcio MASA – Acciona (Mantenimiento y Montajes Industriales / Acciona Infraestructura)
Morgan Stanley & Co
Aqualia
Work highlights
- Represented GCM Mining in an investment arbitration against the Republic of Colombia before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, in a $360m case concerning non-compliance with the Canada-Colombia FTA.
- Represented an international engineering consortium in an ICC arbitration against a public entity in connection with a contract for constructing a waste management plant.
- Represented Integral in a domestic arbitration related to the execution of a share purchase agreement.
Colombia > Labour and employment Tier 4
A strong performer in corporate support work, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas utilises its full-service model and extensive international network to shine in advising multinational companies on M&A-related issues, corporate restructurings and local litigation proceedings. Department head Lorena Arámbula provides support on advisory and contentious labour and employment matters; she also brings to bear significant transactional expertise due to her active corporate and commercial practice. In August 2022, senior associate Laura Mateus was promoted to director of the labour practice; she advises on labour, social security and immigration law. Since publication, Mateus has been raised to the partnership - effective as of April 2024.Practice head(s):
Lorena Arámbula
Key clients
Applus Servicios Tecnológicos
Transcontinental Printing 2007
Work highlights
- Advised Applus Servicios Tecnológicos on the local labour due diligence aspects of its acquisition of K2 Ingeniería, a company with more than 300 employees.
- Acted as local counsel to Transcontinental Printing 2007 on the labour due diligence process related to its acquisition of Banaplast.
Colombia > Real estate Tier 4
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ real estate team finds favour for its ‘deep knowledge of national and municipal regulations’. Acting for a range of industry participants — including domestic and international investors, developers, occupants and lenders — the group is particularly well versed in transactional work, but is also equipped to handle regulatory matters. Corporate head Eduardo Cárdenas oversees a practice that also draws on tax partner Camilo Cortés and María Paula Álvarez, who was promoted to real estate practice director in April 2022.Practice head(s):
Eduardo Cárdenas
Testimonials
‘The firm has deep knowledge of national and municipal regulations, which allows it to give complete advice. It complements its regulatory advice with commercial awareness. It also conducts in-depth analysis of titles and tradition.’
‘Associate María Paula Álvarez led our entire process, with great knowledge and orientation to facilitate business.’
‘Dentons’ service is always of a high quality, with specialised lawyers, with extensive experience and solid ethical values.’
‘All lawyers have a comprehensive vision. They understand the business (in our case, real estate) in all its aspects, including cross-cutting issues that affect any transaction, such as the reality of the market, financial viability, and the country’s political and macroeconomic risks.’
Key clients
Constructora Normandía
Hoteles Decameron – Valorem Group Colombia
Constructora NIO
Curaduría Urbana 2 de Funza
Fondo de Inversión Inmobiliaria de Davivienda Corredores
Inversiones Acasa
Cárdenas Villa & Cia S en C
Patrimonio Autónomo FC – Hotel W
Black Orchid Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advised Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Inmobiliaria de Renta Davivienda Corredores on the acquisition of two warehouses in Mamonal, and on the subsequent lease agreement for the properties.
- Advised Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Inmobiliaria de Renta Davivienda Corredores on the acquisition of two warehouses in Yumbo.
- Advised proptech, Inversions Acasa, on day-to-day operations and transactions
Colombia > TMT Tier 5
The TMT team at Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is closely aligned with its IP offering, while it also demonstrates strong skill sets in data protection and privacy issues. Luz Helena Adarve heads both the IP and technology, and the privacy and cybersecurity practices, and has extensive experience in data protection and data management. Juanita Acosta is also a key contact for data protection; notably, she is the regional leader of the firm’s Latin America TMT group. Senior associate Rocío Ruíz provides support.Practice head(s):
Luz Helena Adarve; Juanita Acosta
Key clients
Newell Brands de Colombia
Aerovías Del Continente Americano (Avianca)
Meta Platforms
Cine Colombia
LinkedIn Corporation
Microsoft Corporation
Club El Country de Bogotá
Omrom Healthcare
ViacomCBS
Work highlights
- Avised Colombian start-up Tul on the implementation of an integral programme for personal data management, which included an in-depth analysis of its activities and processes.
- Advised Ford Motor Colombia on local consumer protection regulation and specific warranty matters regarding the launch of a special series of vehicles, where the vehicles were connected through an app.
- Advised Club El Country de Bogotá on reviewing the binding letter for the naming rights of the PGA golf championship, “Korn Ferry” in Bogotá, especially for analysing the legal impact of the entrance of a new sponsor to the tournament.
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas > Firm Profile
Founded in 1913, and with over 110 years of uninterrupted operations, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is Colombia’s most recognizable law firm. As part of Dentons, the firm has a polycentric global approach that guarantees outstanding, precise, and bespoke legal solutions to its clients from all over the globe. With presence in over 80+ countries, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas ensures not only local but worldwide direct presence. In sum, the firm provides local advice on a global scale and implements leading innovations and technology to assure the highest quality driven solutions.
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas stands out not only as a multidisciplinary full-service law firm in Colombia, but as a relevant game player on a regional scale. Its unparalleled legal solutions and expertise has allowed Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas to be part of Colombia’s most relevant and historical transactions. Consequently, the firm is constantly listed as a top-class legal service provider by most prestigious legal directories worldwide.
The firm’s more than 100 professionals have managed to secure a wide range of multidisciplinary practice groups that render legal solutions to crucial clients worldwide. Its first-class practice areas provide legal solutions to its clients in business law, corporate, finance, labour, projects, and tax matters, among other well recognized practices. The firm’s attorneys are fluent in Spanish and English and most of them are capable of handling complex matters in other languages such as French, Portuguese and German.
The distinction of its practices in the most influential legal directories certifies its extensive experience. The firm’s focus lies not only in comprehending the business environment but in immersing itself deeply within it. Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is a leading firm that specializes in providing global solutions to the most pressing challenges of its clients, facilitating them grow, protect, operate, and finance their businesses in every corner of the world.
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas passion for client satisfaction defines its essence. Every interaction with the firm is imbued with fervent commitment to deliver the most exceptional experience. By taking on the responsibility to guide clients towards the transformation of their challenges into opportunities.
Clients of Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas concur that it is a firm that delivers an excellent work product and possesses a responsive team of attorneys, with high expertise across various industries providing solid service in complex matters, demonstrating the ability to tackle significant challenges where practical, prompt, and efficient solutions have been needed.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | Bernardo Cardenas | bernardo.cardenas@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Corporate / M&A | Eduardo Cardenas | eduardo.cardenas@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Tax | Camilo Cortés | camilo.cortes@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Labor & Employment | Lorena Arambula | lorena.arambula@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Oil & Gas | Jorge Neher | jorge.neher@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Mining | Hernan Rodriguez | hernan.rodriguez@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Compliance & Antitrust | Carmen Sanabria | carmen.sanabria@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Projects & Infrastructure | Ximena Zuleta | ximena.zuleta@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Projects & Infrastructure | Pablo Jaramillo | pablo.jaramillo@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Intellectual Property | Juanita Acosta | juanita.acosta@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Intellectual Property | Luz Helena Adarve | luz.adarve@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Banking & Finance - Capital Markets | Felipe Alarcón | felipe.alarcon@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Oil & Gas | Santiago Gonzalez | satiago.gonzalez@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Tax | Ernesto Lopez | ernesto.lopez@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Mining | James Valdiri | james.valdiri@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Litigation & Dispute Resolution | Andres Fernandez de Soto | andres.fernandezdesoto@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Intellectual Property - Life Sciences | Monica Bonnett | monica.bonnett@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
Corporate/M&A | Mauricio Borrero | mauricio.borrero@dentons.com | (+57)6014767000 |
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