La firma ofrece una de las prácticas latinoamericanas más robustas de cualquier firma internacional de abogados, habiendo asesorado a cliente en la región por más de un siglo. La oficina de Bogotá, que amplía nuestra oferta de servicios locales en la región, asesora a clientes en operaciones internacionales, arbitraje internacional, comercio internacional y en asuntos de petróleo y gas. La experiencia en banca, seguros, desarrollo y financiación de proyectos, reestructuración e insolvencia internacional, asociaciones público-privadas y asuntos regulatorios, entre otras áreas, complementan estas prácticas principales.

Nuestro personal en Bogotá está compuesto por un equipo multidisciplinario con amplia experiencia en asuntos de derecho colombiano y estadounidense. Un miembro senior de nuestro equipo ha ocupado varios puestos de alto nivel en el gobierno colombiano.

Para asegurar un alto nivel de servicio y el beneficio completo de nuestros recursos y alcance global, la oficina de Bogotá también recurre a la red internacional de la firma para proporcionar representación a nuestros clientes latinoamericanos e internacionales que hacen negocios en el país. La oficina de Bogotá es una de las tres oficinas de la firma en Latinoamérica.

Curtis’ Bogota office advises on diverse practice areas to address the complex needs of clients in Latin America:

Cross-Border Deals

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.

International Arbitration

Curtis ranks among the world's leading firms for high-stakes international arbitration, having handled claims exceeding US$150 billion.. Our Bogota 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.

Fund Formation and Investment Management

Our Bogota 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.

Project Finance

Our Bogota 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.

Private Credit

Our Bogota 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.

International Corporate

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.

Business Internationalization

Our Bogota 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.

Oil & Gas

Curtis brings extensive experience counseling governments, national oil companies (NOCs), and sovereign clients across the energy sector. Our Bogota team supports the firm's renowned energy practice on upstream and downstream transactions, sector legislation, project development, and infrastructure financing throughout Latin America.

Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Emerging Industries

Our Bogota 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 Bogota 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 Bogota 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.