News 05 Dec. 2024
Partner Dr. Alexandra G. Maier Recognized Again in Lexology Client Choice Award 2025, Mining Experts Category 2025
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Event 23 Oct. 2024
Counsel Mohannad El Murtadi Suleiman to Speak at the 2nd Annual Africa Arbitration Day in New York
Event 18 Aug. 2023
Partner Borzu Sabahi Speaks at FDI Moot Shenzhen
News 25 Jul. 2023
Partner Eric Gilioli Ranked in Top 10 Influential Energy & Natural Resources Lawyers in Kazakhstan in Business Today
News 09 Apr. 2024
Curtis Announces New Partners and Counsels Across Offices in Spring 2024
Client Alert 28 Dec. 2023
U.S. to Impose Secondary Sanctions on Non-U.S. Banks For Financing Russia’s Defense Industry
News 28 Aug. 2024
Curtis Recognized for Excellence in Arbitration in Chambers Latin America Guide 2025
Event 22 Aug. 2023
Partner Dr. Claudia Frutos-Peterson to Speak at Arbitration and ADR Commission of the ICC Mexico
Publications 19 Dec. 2024
Curtis Partner, John Balouziyeh, Authors New Guide to Investing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the GCC
News 08 Oct. 2024
Curtis Boosts London Finance and Corporate Capability with Appointment of Partner Christopher Harrison
News 24 Aug. 2023
Curtis Attorneys Quoted in CoinDesk on FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Strategy Ahead of His Criminal Trial
Client Alert 10 Jul. 2024
EU Adopts New Restrictive Measures Against Belarus
Client Alert 26 Jun. 2024
The EU Adopts its 14th Sanctions Package Against Russia
client alert
Terrorism Sanctions and Mexico: Impacts of Recent U.S. Sanctions Escalations on Compliance Risks in U.S.-Mexico Business
New DIFC Courts Law: Outline of Key Changes and Further Developments
Locations
Calle 71, No. 11-10 Oficina 702 Bogotá, Bogotá 110221
P +57 (1) 485 0854 F +1 212 697 1559
Established in 2020, our Bogotá office provides Latin American clients with direct access to the firm’s global platform, serving as their gateway to sophisticated legal counsel for their international deals, disputes and operations. The office has emerged as a strategic hub for international transactions and disputes throughout the region, leveraging our centuries-long experience serving LATAM clients.
As one of the most robust Latin America practices of any international law firm, we combine deep regional knowledge with global capabilities. Our multilingual team—fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese—ensures effective communication and understanding of all legal nuances across jurisdictions.
Working in close collaboration with our New York and London offices, our Bogotá lawyers deliver comprehensive legal solutions in the primary jurisdictions governing international deals throughout Latin America.
Our Bogotá office comprises highly qualified attorneys with diverse expertise in international arbitration, dispute resolution, corporate law, investment funds, and international trade. This multidisciplinary approach enables us to craft tailored legal solutions for clients navigating complex international challenges.
Curtis’ Bogotá office advises on diverse practice areas to address the complex needs of clients in Latin America:
Our Bogota team works in close collaboration with our global offices on high-profile mergers, acquisitions, venture capital investments, and joint ventures across Latin America. We integrate seamlessly with deal teams to provide essential regional expertise in transactions spanning energy, financial services, and technology sectors. Our corporate lawyers support clients at every stage of development – from early-stage venture capital rounds to complex M&A transactions.
Curtis ranks among the world's leading firms for high-stakes international arbitration, having handled claims exceeding US$150 billion. Our Bogotá team works seamlessly with our globally ranked arbitration practitioners across offices to provide comprehensive arbitration services, from pre-dispute advice and pre-arbitration strategy through enforcement.
Our Bogotá team works alongside our global funds practice advising both emerging fund managers from Latin America seeking global capital, and pension funds and other institutional LPs deploying capital internationally. On the GP side, we provide integrated counsel on fund formation, governance, and regulatory compliance across multiple investment strategies - from traditional private equity to impact investing. Our team understands the unique requirements of Development Finance Institutions from the US and Europe, having structured various funds and negotiated terms to accommodate DFI investment in the region. On the LP side, we assist investors in conducting due diligence, tax structuring and secondary deals.
Our Bogotá team works with our global project finance practice on transactions throughout Latin America, representing borrowers, lenders, and investors across various financing structures. We provide strategic counsel throughout the project lifecycle, from initial structuring through post-closing compliance and liability management, with particular focus on infrastructure and energy sector financings.
Our Bogotá team supports our global private credit practice in complex financing transactions across Latin America. We guide clients through all aspects of direct lending transactions, including credit agreement negotiation, security arrangements, intercreditor relationships, and covenant packages. Working alongside local counsel in the relevant jurisdiction, our integrated approach facilitates efficient cross-border execution.
Our Bogotá team advises multinational corporations on structuring, negotiating, and executing cross-border contracts while ensuring seamless corporate operations across Latin America. We assist clients on a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, entity formation, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance, enabling them to maintain and expand their regional presence. Working in close coordination with our global offices—including in Mexico City and Buenos Aires—we counsel clients in virtually all industries, providing integrated legal solutions that support their regional operations and align with their international business objectives.
Our Bogotá team guides Latin American companies through their expansion into the US, UK, and European markets. Drawing on our established presence in these jurisdictions, we help companies navigate the complexities of operating globally. Working alongside local counsel in each market, we provide clients with coordinated cross-border advice while ensuring compliance with local requirements.
Curtis brings extensive experience counseling governments, national oil companies (NOCs), and sovereign clients across the energy sector. Our Bogotá team supports the firm's renowned energy practice on upstream and downstream transactions, sector legislation, project development, and infrastructure financing throughout Latin America.
Our Bogotá team works alongside our global practice to assist clients navigating legal issues in emerging industries and technologies. As new business models and regulatory frameworks develop in areas like artificial intelligence and blockchain, we leverage our cross-border expertise to help clients understand and address novel legal challenges.
Our Bogotá office operates as an integral part of our global network, seamlessly connecting LATAM clients to international markets and bringing global expertise to regional operations. Our Bogotá office operates as one of three strategic LATAM locations, alongside our presence in Mexico City and Buenos Aires.
With a deep understanding of the LATAM legal landscape and powered by international legal capabilities, we ensure that our clients receive the most comprehensive and sophisticated representation in complex matters.
Commercial Disputes - Arbitration
International Arbitration
Mergers and Acquisitions
Investment Funds
Corporate
Finance
Venture Capital
Infrastructure Development
Energy (Oil & Gas)
Artificial Intelligence
Elisa Botero
Partner
Amongst "the best international arbitration practices in the world."
Chambers Global 2019
"It has a market-leading practice representing states as respondents in high-stakes investor-state arbitrations, particularly in the oil and gas sector."
Legal 500: Latin America 2018
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