As a Florida-headquartered firm, Holland & Knight is noted for its robust international — particularly US-related — capital markets expertise. Working closely with issuers, banks and other market participants, the group handles a myriad of equity, debt and structured finance transactions, while it is also equipped to support on regulatory issues. Department head Camilo Gantiva is commended for his ‘availability, knowledge and experience’; he is regarded by many as an expert in capital markets work, including compliance issues. Other key contacts include María Juliana Saa, whose practice encompasses capital markets, financial law, and corporate and M&A; and senior associate Juan Felipe Fontecha, who specialises in securities and financial regulation.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a diligent team that seeks to meet the client's needs in a comprehensive manner.’
‘Camilo Gantiva and María Juliana Saa seek to understand the issues and put themselves in the client's shoes to provide appropriate advice.’
‘A team with total availability, client service, and attention to detail. I highlight the presence of the partner and their team in the execution of the work; I perceive it to be greater than that of other firms.’
‘We highlight the openness, availability, knowledge and experience of Camilo Gantiva, we have total trust in him and the team.’
‘We value the team for its good client relationships and quick responses.’
‘The capital markets practice is results-oriented and provides excellent proposals. Camilo Gantiva is a partner worth highlighting.’
Key clients
- BID Invest
- Sodimac Colombia
- Transmilenio
- Grupo Energía Bogotá
- Crezcamos
- RCI Colombia
- Leste USA
- Ripio (Spacewalk)
- Akount/Juno Moneta
- Kontigo Latam
- Banca de Inversión Bancolombia
- Avista
Work highlights
Advised BID Invest, acting as anchor subscriber, on the $39m offering of the first sustainable bonds issued by Banco Finandina.
Advised RCI Colombia on its public offering of bonds on the Colombian Stock Exchange.
Advised Banca de Inversión Bancolombia and Grupo Energía de Bogotá (GEB) on GEB’s first programme for the issuance and placement of debt securities, including obtaining regulatory authorisation.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Camilo Gantiva