Corporate Transactions Capabilities – Colombia

Triana, Uribe & Michelsen is ALFA International’s member firm in Colombia and is well known for its expertise in Intellectual Property Law, but has professional experience in the following areas: Commercial Law, Labor Law,  Foreign Investment, Commercial and Civil Agreements, Corporate Law, Taxes, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Competition Law and Managing Consulting.

Types of corporate transactions in which our firm has particular expertise

  • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):
    • Advising clients on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
    • Conducting due diligence investigations to assess legal risks
  • Joint Ventures, Strategic Alliances, and Incorporation of Subsidiaries & Companies in Colombia:
    • Structuring and negotiating joint venture agreements
    • Facilitating partnerships and strategic alliances
    • Incorporating companies in Colombia
  • Corporate Restructuring:
    • Assisting with corporate reorganizations and restructuring
    • Providing legal guidance on mergers, spin-offs, consolidations and transfer of experience from a company immersed in a reorganization process to a newly incorporated company
  • Commercial Contracts:
    • Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
    • Providing legal counsel on contractual matters
  • Employment and Labor Contracts:
    • Drafting employment contracts and executive compensation agreements
    • Advising on labor-related legal issues and immigration matters for foreign skilled workers who come to work in our territory
    • Providing legal counsel on the recent Digital Nomad type of Visa in Colombia
  • Corporate Governance:
    • Advising on corporate governance best practices
    • Assisting in board and shareholder meetings
  • Financing Transactions:
    • Structuring and negotiating financing arrangements
    • Handling debt and equity financing transactions

The size of our firm’s corporate transactions team

Our firm boasts a dedicated and experienced corporate transactions team comprising 4 senior attorneys, each bringing specialized expertise to cater to the diverse needs of our clients.

Examples of transactions our firm has undertaken

  • M&A Deal in the Renewable Energy Sector:
    • Represented a technology company in its acquisition by a multinational corporation
    • Handled negotiations, due diligence, and regulatory compliance
  • Incorporating Subsidiaries in Colombia for BPO’s and within the IT sector
  • Corporate Restructuring for Manufacturing Company:
    • Advised a manufacturing company in a complex corporate restructuring
    • Oversaw the legal aspects of merging subsidiaries for operational efficiency
    • Managed legal compliance and disclosure requirements
  • Commercial Contracts for international Expansion:
    • Drafted and negotiated various commercial contracts for a client’s expansion in Colombia
    • Ensured compliance with local regulations and protected client interests
    • Ensured data privacy and IP compliance with local regulations for companies that carried out businesses and transactions in Colombia

These examples showcase our firm’s versatility in handling a wide spectrum of corporate transactions. For more details or to discuss your specific needs, please feel free to contact our Corporate Transactions team.