Cuatrecasas’ increasingly dominant corporate offering is staffed by lawyers commended for their ‘extensive technical knowledge but also, importantly, business sense’. The practice is distinguished by its industry-based approach, where it particularly excels in transactions involving the infrastructure, energy, real estate and TMT areas. Additionally, as the Colombian arm of an international firm, the team is recognised for its ability to plug into its global network for support on large-scale, cross-border deals. Juan Felipe Vera is a go-to specialist for corporate and M&A and recently advised GFT Technologies on the bidding process to acquire 100% of the share capital of Sophos Colombia and its subsidiaries in Chile, Mexico, Panama, Peru, India and the USA. Vera co-heads the department together with Felipe Mariño, who specialises in infrastructure and real estate M&A; and corporate and commercial partner Jaime Moya, who joined in December 2024 from Novit Abogados. The team further draws on an accomplished bench of senior associates that includes Natalia Villamizar, who is singled out for her ’experience and in-depth knowledge’; Pablo Martínez, who re-joined the firm in July 2024 following a one-year stint at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York; and Daniel Cardona, who arrived from Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados in February 2025. Senior associate Carolina Trejos Robledo left the firm in December 2024, while fellow senior Fabio Ardila joined Drummond Energy the following month.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘A team of lawyers with extensive technical knowledge but also, importantly, business sense to carry out the transaction. What sets them apart from others is their knowledge in different areas.’

  • ‘Cuatrecasas' corporate and M&A practice is unique because it has an expert team capable of offering comprehensive solutions to clients. The team supported us through a challenging transaction and successfully led the negotiation.’

  • ‘Natalia Villamizar played an outstanding role in our transaction. She led the negotiations through innovative proposals that addressed the interests of both parties. I emphasize Natalia's experience and in-depth knowledge in her field, as well as her approachability and excellent networking.’

Key clients

  • <p>TWO (Spac)</p>
  • <p>Fondo Ashmore Andino II (FCP) and Ashmore Andean Fund II</p>
  • <p>GFT Technologies</p>
  • <p>Grupo Familia</p>
  • <p>Fondo de Inversión Altra, Oil Recovery Systems, accionistas minoritarios IA4</p>
  • <p>Urbaser</p>
  • <p>Plurall Capital Colombia</p>

Work highlights

Advised Ashmore on an investment agreement with Patria to invest in Parque Solar Puerta de Oro.
Advised Fondo Ashmore Andino II - FCP and Ashmore Andean Fund II on transferring its entire shareholding in SF Convías to Globalvía Inversiones.
Advised GFT Technologies on the bidding process to acquire 100% of the share capital of Sophos Colombia and its subsidiaries in Chile, Mexico, Panama, Peru, India and the USA.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Natalia Villamizar

Practice head

Juan Felipe Vera; Felipe Mariño; Jaime Moya