Baker McKenzie S.A.S.

Widely hailed as ‘one of the best firms in Colombia’, Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s impressive domestic platform combines with its extensive global network to mark it as a top choice for multinational companies seeking local support on M&A transactions. The team, which also acts for an impressive raft of domestic companies, is equipped to handle deals across all key industries but is predominantly recognised for its record in highly regulated sectors including energy, life sciences, financial services and TMT. A go-to specialist for high-stakes M&A, department co-chair Jaime Trujillo recently acted as part of a cross-office regional team to advise AccorInvest Group on the local aspects of the sale of a portfolio of Latin American hotel properties to BTG Pactual. Clare Montgomery spearheads the companies, restructuring and investment practice and is recognised for her strength in highly structured transactions.  Next-generation partner Natalia Ponce de León is also a key contact; she was at the helm for the firm’s advice to Zelestra on its acquisition of a project to develop a solar plant. A strong second line of associates includes seniors Karen Santamaría – who ’provides exceptionally fast and high-quality service’; and Juliana Tobón, who possesses extensive cross-border experience. A trio of senior associate departures saw Juliana Gómez depart in November 2024 to join IDB Invest; in the same month Paola Gonzalez became senior legal manager at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Latinoamérica; while Alexandra Montealegre also recently left. Former practice co-head Andrés Crump left the firm in July 2025.