Garrigues

The capital markets team at Garrigues impresses with its ‘high technical level, strategic focus and ability to adapt to the needs of each transaction’. Combining robust skill sets in both regulatory and transactional work, the team is particularly sought after for cross-border offerings, where it can draw on lawyers from across its international platform. A former Chief Financial Superintendent of Colombia, Roberto Borrás spearheads both the capital markets and the banking & finance groups, and is particularly recognised for his strong regulatory credentials. Borrás recently advised BBVA Colombia on regulatory and transactional issues related to its €220m common share issuance. Principal associate Lissa Parra Alarcón is distinguished by her marked focus on capital markets law, where she brings experience in debt and equity issuances, tender offers, and securities registrations, among other matters. Clients additionally single out intermediate associate Ricardo Schembri, who provides broad-ranging support to the capital markets and banking practices. Since research concluded the team has been further strengthened with the hire of former Baker McKenzie S.A.S. practice co-head Andrés Crump, effective as of July 2025.