Baker McKenzie S.A.S. is distinguished by its extensive global platform and clients attest that the projects team ‘has access to resources that other law firms can’t manage to incorporate’. The cross-practice group handles a mix of infrastructure and energy-related work, with its recent experience spanning project development, project finance, corporate support and contentious matters. Project finance specialist Alejandro Mesa is a key contact and brings to bear experience in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. Also noted are newly promoted (July 2023) partner María Montejo, who advises on public procurement and infrastructure projects; and structured finance specialist Ricardo Trejos.
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Testimonials
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‘B&M lives up to its "global" firm characteristic and it has access to resources that other law firms can't manage to incorporate. We highly recommend B&M.’
‘Ricardo Trejos is formidable because he really gets involved in projects and helps us to look for creative and innovative solutions to problems. We have found this to be a great quality in the transactions in which we have participated in under his leadership.’
‘B&M has a strong team, with good knowledge of public law and the sector, which is not so common in full-service firms.’
‘Alejandro Mesa is a lawyer with very good knowledge of public law, who always has a practical and functional answer to what is asked.’
‘The team stands out for its knowledge of the regulations applicable to the client’s company.’
‘We highlight the team for its understanding of business and economic activity.’
Key clients
- Bonus Banca de Inversión
- Grupo ADO
- Graña y Montero
- China United Engineering
- Oak Creek Energy
- Brookfield Infrastructure
- Coremar Compañía de Servicios Portuarios
- Grupo Ethuss
- Autopista Río Magdalena
- Unión Para la Infraestructura
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Davivienda on a financing granted to Vatia for a 9.9MW solar photovoltaic project.
- Advised Bonus Banca de Inversión on the structuring of Villeta-Guaduas-El Korán, a new 5G PPP project that aims to finalise the toll road that connects Bogotá with the Caribbean coast.
- Advised SPV Villanueva on developing biomass power generation and other forestry projects in Colombia.
Lawyers
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Practice head
María Montejo; Ricardo Trejos; Andrés Crump; Alejandro Mesa