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Gómez-Pinzón announces the appointment of new partners

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  • With María Isabel Romero and Alejandro Sanabria as partners in the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions and Tax practices, respectively, Gómez-Pinzón solidifies its team with a total of 22 partners.

Gómez-Pinzón has appointed two new partners to consolidate its position as a benchmark in Colombia. María Isabel Romero and Alejandro Sanabria, members of the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions and Tax areas, respectvely, raise the total number of partners to 22.

“In GP, the promotion of our new partners is a source of pride. María Isabel and Alejandro are individuals with outstanding personal and professional qualities and they will certainly play a significant role as part of the firm’s management team. 2024 is a year of many challenges, and together, we will serve our clients even better,” stated Mauricio Piñeros, Managing Partner of Gómez-Pinzón.

With over 18 years of experience in corporate law, María Isabel Romero has played a prominent role in both law firms and the public and private sectors. After a notable career as a Judge of the Republic in corporate matters, she has shifted her focus to corporate litigation and gained experience in crisis management and insolvency procedures.

She has had a fundamental role in the contractual and corporate matters arising from the firm’s mergers and acquisitions operations and capital market transactions. Romero also leads the team advising prominent companies such as Primax Colombia, COFCO International, Efectivo and Servientrega, among others.

“I enthusiastically embrace the challenge of being a partner in GP, where we will lead projects to consolidate Gómez-Pinzón’s position in the Colombian legal and corporate market. To strengthen a robust business environment, highlighting the excellence that characterizes the firm, is one of my main goals for this year” expressed Romero.

Alejandro Sanabria, with over 15 years of experience, he focuses his practice on international taxation and corporate finance advisory from a tax perspective. He is an expert in the structuring of financial instruments (equity, debt, derivatives and hybrids), investment funds and international tax advice in M&A projects, real estate, private equity and project finance.

Additionally, Alejandro has been a professor of tax law at prestigious  universities such as the Pontifical Javeriana University, the University of the Andes in Colombia and Universidad del Rosario. Regarding his experience in tax advisory, he has participated in significant events, such as the formation of the recent alliance between Isagen and Atlas Renewable Energy, the first and only of its kind in Colombia. He has also played a prominent role in the acquisition and sale of Macquarie Capital Limited’s stake in the concession agreement for the Briceño-Tunja-Sogamoso road project.

He has also carried out tax planning of energy investment projects for various companies, including Isagen S.A., Termocandelaria, Termobarranquilla, Promigas, Termomechero, Prime Termoflores, and Greenyellow. His contribution is also evident in the incorporation of Partners Telecom (WOM) in Colombia.

“Colombia is facing times of significant economic challenges that imply great opportunities to contribute and positively impact the country. In this context, being a partner at GP means being an ally to our clients in planning and implementing fiscally responsible initiatives that mitigate the effects of a changing regulatory framework, and optimize the productivity and growth of the national economy.” highlighted Sanabria.

With this appointment, Gómez-Pinzón reaffirms its commitment to excellence in the Colombian legal and business landscape and strengthens its team with highly qualified professionals to face challenges and seize opportunities presented by the country’s dynamic environment.

About Gómez-Pinzón

For more than three decades, Gómez-Pinzón has been providing advice in 19 specialized areas of business law. Its path adds to a remarkable ability to adapt to changing challenges, consistently serving as a constant reference in the legal innovation of the country. Gómez-Pinzón goes beyond legal counsel; its commitment is directed towards shaping legal solutions for its clients with a modern and proactive vision.

Miranda & Amado promotes Luis Santa Cruz to partner

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  • Luis Santa Cruz was promoted from the Labor practice area, in order to consolidate the full-service value proposition offered to the Firm’s clients. His appointment will become effective as of January 1, 2024.

In line with the Firm’s commitment to nurture young talent, Miranda & Amado appointed Luis Santa Cruz as partner, in order to consolidate the full-service value proposition offered to the Firm’s clients. His appointment will become effective as of January 1, 2024.

“We are happy for Lucho, who has proved to be an excellent professional, and we are sure that, from his new role as partner, he will continue to consolidate his leadership within Miranda & Amado and in the daily work with our clients. This decision affirms our commitment to continue nurturing young talent as part of our culture and strategic objectives,” said Luis Miranda and Mauricio Raffo, managing partners.

Luis Santa Cruz’ professional practice focuses on legal advisory in individual and collective labor relations, collective bargaining, direct and indirect hiring, disciplinary procedures, occupational health and safety at work, labor tax; as well as in labor inspections and administrative procedures. He joined the firm as an associate in 2013 and was named counsel in 2019. Luis is a Lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú with a Master in Employment Law from Centro de Estudios Garrigues (Madrid, Spain).

Hence, Miranda & Amado confirms its commitment to offer comprehensive advice of the highest quality to its clients, reinforced by the knowledge, professionalism and experience brought about by the new partners. The Firm also upholds its pledge to practice law from a committed, modern, ethical, demanding and humane perspective covering all areas of law at the service of its clients.

 

Exploring legal horizons: María Alejandra Mora shares her Secondment experience in Mexico

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María Alejandra Mora, from Gómez-Pinzón (Colombia), successfully finished the Secondment program at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes (Mexico), an initiative that provides our young lawyers with the valuable opportunity to work abroad at one of our member firms. Discover her motivation, challenges, and how this experience translates into a journey of professional and personal discovery.

  • What motivated you to participate in this program?

What motivated me was the opportunity to gain international work experience. In law, it’s not so easy to go and practice elsewhere, starting from scratch without knowledge of the legislation. I was also motivated by the opportunity to be in an allied firm in a country with a different culture.

  • In which area did you work?

I joined the Corporate area, focusing on public procurement and infrastructure. I helped organize various proposals for projects, and concession titles, provided legal concepts on modifications to those titles, and the selection process modality for certain state procurement programs.

  • What do you highlight the most from your secondment experience?

When you’ve been with a firm for a long time, as I have at Gómez Pinzón, you learn to work comfortably with the team around you. Having new bosses here meant having to re-interact, knock on doors, and say, ‘Hello, I’m the new one from Colombia, how can I help you?’ I think it’s important to highlight that, reminding yourself that you always have new things to learn and challenges to take on. It’s an experience that allows you to step out of your comfort zone.

  • What was it like to live and work in a foreign country?

I moved from Colombia to Mexico, which has truly been an experience. Although the cultures are generally similar, and it’s easy to adapt, there are always changes when interacting. I made very good friends and received a warm welcome, and that made everything easier.

  • How would you describe this experience in one word?

It is a ‘discovery’ because you can grow a lot and learn different things from your home country, in addition to stepping out of your comfort zone.