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.
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‘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
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.
Practice head
Juan Camilo Rodríguez