From its platforms in Bogotá and Cali, Advocat’s banking and finance team handles a mix of regulatory and transactional work. The group is distinguished by its experience in fintech and private lending matters, where it has a significant record in advising emerging players on incorporation and compliance issues. Department head Nicolás Fernández De Soto acts for both borrowers and lenders, with a focus on the fintech sphere. Associate Mariana Salvatierra left to join Porvenir Pensiones y Cesantías in October 2023.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • Finesa
  • UNI2 Microcredito (formerly Financiacion Amiga)
  • Suramerica Comercial (Dollarcity)
  • Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
  • CFG Colombia.
  • Tapi Colombia
  • Pomelo Tecnología
  • Paygo
  • Inverlink Inversiones Alterlativas
  • Colfinanzas

Work highlights

  • Advised Inverlink Inversiones Alternativas on a financing facility for the acquisition of non-performing loans.
  • Acted for Banco LAFISE (Panama branch) on a multi-jurisdictional revolving-loan facility to two co-borrowers in Colombia.
  • Advised Inverlink Inversiones Alternativas on an additional shared-risk collaboration agreement for the acquisition, management and collection of non-performing obligations.

Lawyers

Next generation partners

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

Nicolás Fernández De Soto

Practice head

Nicolás Fernández de Soto