Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa’s capital markets practice was mainly active in domestic debt and equity issuances during 2024/25, where it had a focus on representing issuers. The team also contributes robust experience in cross-border offerings under the leadership of managing partner and department co-head Camilo Martínez, who is dual-qualified (Colombia/New York) and possesses a strong record in international work. The practice is co-led by Juan Camilo Varón, who was promoted to partner in January 2025 and handles a mix of banking and finance, capital markets, and corporate and M&A matters. Senior associate Sebastián Pomárico provides support.
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Key clients

  • Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores
  • Banco Comercial Av Villas
  • Banco Popular
  • Promotora de Café Colombia

Work highlights

Advised Grupo Aval on the issuance and placement of ordinary bonds through a public tender in the Colombian market; aggregate value COP$300bn.
Advised Banco Comercial AV Villas on the issuance and private placement of subordinated bonds, totalling COP$150bn.
Acted for Promotora de Café Colombia on the COP$16.8bn issuance and private placement of common shares.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

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

Practice head

Camilo Martínez; Juan Camilo Varón