DLA Piper Martinez Beltran is the Colombian arm of global law firm DLA Piper. The firm is located in Bogotá and was founded in 1996. It is best known for its work in M&A and debt capital markets, even though there are also flourishing banking and project development practices.
The banking and finance team
represents both borrowers and lenders in credit facilities, loan facilities and bridge loans in project finance, refinancings and acquisition finance transactions.
The capital markets team works primarily in debt transactions such as bond issuances.
The M&A practice area
advises strategic buyers,
sellers and private equity firms across all industries.
In projects, the firm is very active in both the financing and development side of matters. In project finance, the team
represents financial sponsors and borrowers. Infrastructure and real estate are big industries for the projects team.
Key clients for the firm include the IDB, Grupo Aval, Bancolombia, Grupo Éxito, Pivot Capital Fund, Termomorichal and Concesionaria Vial Andina.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
Over the research period the firm was active in banking, capital markets, M&A and projects.
The banking team advised borrowers and lenders on acquisition financing transactions, project financing, syndicated loans and debt refinancing.
In capital markets, the firm advised on equity and debt transactions including social bond issuances
and public offers.
The M&A team worked for both buyers and sellers across a variety of transactions including spinoffs, reorganizations
and joint ventures. Notable industries included transportation,
healthcare and real estate.
In terms of project work the team advised on the structuring of toll road and water treatment plant PPP’s, concessions bids, project acquisitions and other contractual matters.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
Banco de Bogota $2.8 billion asset spinoff
Rendifin $301 million tender offer for BAC Holding
Termoeléctrica
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Tesorito $170 million project financing
