Acclaimed as being ‘at the forefront of key trends and developments’, Ustáriz & Abogados Estudio Jurídico’s capital markets group is highly regarded for its niche focus on regulatory and compliance matters. Routinely engaged by an array of brokerage entities, banks and trust companies, the team’s consultancy experience spans audits, financial products and day-to-day operational matters. Luis Humberto Ustáriz is a go-to specialist on regulation concerning the capital markets, including fintech-related issues; he has recently provided compliance advice to BBVA Valores and Itaú Comisionista de Bolsa Colombia, among others. Jose Federico Ustáriz co-heads the department and is also noted for regulatory and compliance work. The team additionally draws on a deep pool of experienced non-partners, including seasoned counsel Pablo Valencia, who specialises in corporate and public contracts; Manuel Antonio García, who is associate director of the risk practice; and senior counsels Calixto Anaya (who joined in April 2023 from Fiduciaria Scotiabank Colpatria) and Mario Fajardo (who arrived in November 2023 from Fiduciaria Popular). Senior associate Andrés Pineda left for Fondo Nacional de Garantías in November 2023.
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‘The team is highly specialised in the capital markets — and in financial law in general. This focus and experience creates a team with the expertise necessary to resolve different types of conflicts. At the same time, lawyers seek to be at the forefront of key trends and developments.’
‘The team has extensive knowledge in the capital markets, as well as experience in the sector. This ensures great support for the development of our functions. At the same time, contact with the team is very easy, allowing us to generate synergies in our work.’
‘The team demonstrates solid knowledge on the topics.’
‘The founding partners are attentive to clients with whom they maintain good interactions.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their availability and courtesy as well as for their depth of study and analysis.’
‘We value the team for its outstanding service and in-depth knowledge.’
Key clients
- Citivalores Comisionista de Bolsa
- Itaú Comisionista de Bolsa Colombia
- Skandia Valores Comisionista de Bolsa
- Casa de Bolsa Comisionista de Bolsa
- BBVA Valores Comisionista Bolsa
- Compass Group Comisionista de Bolsa
- BBVA Asset Management
- Valores Bancolombia Comisionista de Bolsa
- Fiduciaria Bancolombia
- Fiduciaria Popular
Work highlights
- Advised Compass Group Comisionista de Bolsa on regulatory and compliance issues.
- Advised BBVA Valores Comisionista Bolsa on regulatory and compliance issues.
- Advised Skandia Valores Comisionista de Bolsa on regulatory and compliance issues.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Luis Humberto Ustáriz; José Federico Ustáriz