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CMS Rodríguez-Azuero

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero

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Colombia

4

Corporate and M&A

Noted for its ‘first-class technical expertise, and deep understanding of the Colombian regulatory environment’, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s transactional practice combines with its robust compliance capability to provide a full-service corporate offering. Managing partner Juan Camilo Rodríguez fronts both the corporate and M&A department and the commercial team, while also handling estate planning and real estate work. Rodríguez recently advised zvoove on its acquisition of Freematica. Other key contacts include associate practice director Felipe Molano, who advises on M&A, private equity, venture capital and securities deals; and Juan Camilo Uribe, who was promoted to mid-level associate in April 2025. In July 2024, Leopoldo Olavarría left the firm to become a freelance legal and compliance officer.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The practice stands out for its highly personalized approach, first-class technical expertise, and deep understanding of the Colombian regulatory environment, making it a strategic ally for local and international clients.’
  • ‘What makes the team unique is its ability to structure sophisticated legal solutions with a clear understanding of the client's business goals, especially in highly regulated sectors such as finance, fintech, and services. Lawyers combines great responsiveness, strategic thinking, and precise execution.’
  • ‘The key differentiator of CMS Rodríguez-Azuero's M&A team is its ability to combine technical knowledge with a practical, business-oriented approach, allowing it to close complex transactions with agility and strategic vision.’

Key clients

  • GeoPark Limited

    AC Camerfirma / Camerfirma Colombia

    Zvoove

    Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

    ISDIN

    Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico de Producción de Vacunas - BogotáBio

    Jorge Garzón and Partners

    Grupo Famti

    Asesorías y Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Tecnológicas (Adatec)

    Noble Corporation

    Nuvei Group

    Indigo Group

    IMCD

    Porsche

    Airbus

    Empresa de Metro de Bogotá

    Oleoflores

    Charles Taylor

    Certicámara

    O Boticário Colombia

    Alicorp

    Transitex

    Verano Energy

    Idemia

    Essentia

    Grupo CTO

    Arkema Colombia

    Mercado Libre

    Messer

    Nozomi

    City Parking

    Laboratorios Servier

    Sun International

    Texika

    Vygon

    Rodrigo Iturriaga – Vive la Viba

Work highlights

Advised GeoPark on the $530m acquisition of Repsol’s upstream assets in Colombia; the deal was ultimately terminated.
Advised zvoove on its acquisition of Freematica.
Advised AC Camerfirma on the acquisition of a 49% share of the issued and outstanding shares of Camerfirma Colombia.

Lawyers

Leading associates

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

Felipe Molano
Felipe Molano
Practice head

Juan Camilo Rodríguez