General counsel | Blue Palm Advisors S.A.S.
Lorenza Villa Sosadías
General counsel | Blue Palm Advisors S.A.S.
Career Biography
Lorenza Villa Sosadías is General Counsel of Blue Palm Advisors S.A.S., a leading Colombian asset manager and private equity fund manager overseeing approximately $320m in assets under management. With more than 14 years of experience in financial and corporate law, she has established herself as a trusted strategic partner for business leaders and investors, driving transformative legal and financial solutions across the portfolio.
Since her appointment as General Counsel in 2020, Villa Sosadías has played a pivotal role in structuring and negotiating complex, high-value transactions while ensuring sound governance and strict regulatory compliance. Working closely with the financial and legal teams of portfolio companies — including KOA Compañía de Financiamiento S.A. and Iris CF Compañía de Financiamiento S.A. — she has delivered tangible results that strengthen both operational and financial performance.
Key milestones include regulatory milestones, securing the authorisation and operational license for KOA Compañía de Financiamiento S.A., enabling the group to expand into new segments of the Colombian financial services industry. Villa Sosadías was involved in the creation of innovative financing structures. She structured subordinated credit facilities totaling
approximately $20m between investment vehicles and portfolio companies, optimising capital flows and strengthening balance sheets. Debt and financing transactions have been another key focus. Villa Sosadías successfully led the structuring and negotiation of debt and financing agreements across the portfolio amounting to approximately $150m, supporting growth and liquidity strategies. She achieved milestones in sustainable finance, advising on the issuance of social bonds by ExcelCredit S.A. for up to $37.5m, positioning the group as a pioneer in impact-driven financing in Colombia. Villa Sosadías also uided the group’s parent company through public and private debt offerings in Bermuda worth up to $25m, diversifying funding sources and enhancing investor confidence.
Beyond transactional work, Villa Sosadías has been instrumental in defining governance frameworks, implementing efficient investment vehicles, and advising on fundraising strategies that have attracted new capital and reinforced regulatory strength. Her ability to collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams has enabled portfolio companies to accelerate execution while managing legal and financial risks effectively.
Prior to joining Blue Palm Advisors, Villa Sosadías was Legal Counsel at Tribeca Asset Management, where she oversaw private equity fund compliance, governance, and investor relations. She also strengthened governance and contract negotiation processes at Transmilenio S.A., one of Latin America’s largest public transportation systems. She began her career at Brigard & Urrutia Abogados, advising international clients on capital markets and private equity structuring.
She currently serves on the boards of Iris CF Compañía de Financiamiento S.A. and Blue Palm Advisors S.A.S., reinforcing her dual capacity as a legal strategist and business leader. Her academic background includes an MBA from INALDE Business School – Universidad de La Sabana, a specialization in Financial Legislation, and a law degree from Universidad de los Andes, complemented by international programs at the Wharton School (LAVCA) and Université Panthéon-Assas Paris II.
Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Villa Sosadías is recognised for aligning legal expertise with financial acumen to enable growth, ensure compliance, and drive innovation across diverse industries.