Praised for its ‘highly pragmatic and execution-oriented approach’, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s corporate offering shines in energy and natural resources-related deals, where it can plug into the wider CMS platform’s global oil and gas practice. Other industry strong suits include infrastructure, technology, financial services and media and entertainment. Managing partner Juan Camilo Rodríguez spearheads the department and recently acted alongside the energy and climate change group to advise Geopark on the Colombian aspects of its $375m acquisition of Frontera Petroleum International Holdings. Felipe Molano, who was promoted to the partnership in May 2026, supports on M&A, private equity, venture capital and commercial transactions.
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- The corporate law practice at CMS is distinguished by its highly pragmatic and execution-oriented approach. It doesn't limit itself to theoretical or conservative analysis, but actively supports on the implementation of projects, understanding business needs, operational timelines and risks that can be efficiently managed. Its legal strategies are always aligned with the client's interests, but more importantly, it clearly and concretely explains "how" to execute those strategies, which is key for internal decision-making and project viability.
Key clients
CTS Eventim
Licaro
JCHX Mining Management
GeoPark Colombia
CAP Sustainable Solutions
Grupo VAGS
AC Camerfirma / Camerfirma Colombia
zvoove
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
ISDIN
Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico de Producción de Vacunas – BogotáBio
Noble Corporation
Work highlights
Acted as Colombian counsel to GeoPark on the $375m acquisition of Frontera Petroleum International Holdings.
Acted as Colombian counsel to JCHX Mining Management on the $128m acquisition of control over Minerales Córdoba and Exploradora Córdoba, indirect owners of Cobre Minerals, which holds the mining rights to the Alacrán Project.
Advised Cap Sustainable Solutions on the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Alusud Embalajes Colombia and Alusud Trade Colombia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Juan Camilo Rodríguez