Founded in 1934, Brigard Urrutia has since expanded to become one of Colombia’s premier law firm. It is a member of
numerous alliances including Lex Mundi and the Interlex Group. The full-service firm has four offices in Colombia: Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and Barranquilla.
The banking and finance team
represents both borrowers and lenders in project financing, acquisition financing, credit issuances and other loan financings.
The capital markets team
represents issuers and underwriters for sovereign bonds, bonds issuances, private placements, securitizations,
derivatives and liability management transactions.
The M&A team
represents strategic buyers and sellers in high value acquisitions.
The projects team is experienced with PPP projects in oil and gas, mining and infrastructure projects.
Key clients for the firm include Softbank Group, KKR, Interconexión Eléctrica, BNP Paribas, Bancolombia, China
Harbour Engineering Company, BMP Sur, BlackRock Infrastructure Management, Interamerican Development Bank and OPAIN.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
The firm was active in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and projects.
During the research period, the banking and finance team represented borrowers and lenders in refinancing, acquisition financing and syndicated financing. The team was active in the finance, infrastructure,
energy and telecommunication sectors among others.
Capital markets work focused on cross border debt transactions, including sovereign debt and high-yield bond issuances.
The M&A team advised on
both mergers and joint ventures in a variety of industries as well as direct
private equity investments.
The projects team advised on the financing of numerous solar plants in the energy sector as well as other energy projects. The team also continued to work
on a variety of projects in the public transportation and infrastructure
sectors.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
KKR/Telefónica Colombia $500 million joint venture
LATAM Airlines
$4.5 billion debtor-in-possession financing
Metro
Línea 1 Bogota Metro project financing
Republic of Colombia $1.6 billion sovereign bond offering
Client feedback:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
“They are a very knowledgeable
firm, and provide a great service for their clients.
They build a long-term, close relationship through which they
are able to
anticipate the needs of the
company.“
“Responsiveness and thoroughness.”
“They have experience in the area and creativity.”
“Deep understanding and open to innovation.”
“They are very experienced and client focus-driven.”
“Fradique provides a comprehensive legal service that anticipates and meets the needs of his clients.”
“Fradique provides a comprehensive legal service that anticipates and meets the needs of his clients.”
“He is very experienced and very kind to his clients and to his counterparties, making the transactions more enjoyable and easier to close.”
“Responsiveness and thoroughness.”
“Knowledge, problem-solving, creative thinking.”
