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Understanding your business

Our M&A team consists of experts from all practice areas and sectors. We combine local expertise with a global perspective, allowing us to understand your specific issues for a transaction and providing you with advice within a broad context, saving time and money, and to pinpoint your real commercial issues and risks in a transaction.

Our clients see us as business advisors rather than lawyers who just “paper” a deal. We deliver smart solutions that make sense of and simplify transactions in ways that add value and make practical sense for all parties.

We are also inspired by working closely with entrepreneurs on bright ideas, fostering growth and innovation and helping to support the stars of the future.

Our services include:

  • Drafting and negotiating transactional documents for the sale of assets or shares.
  • Due diligence.
  • Incorporation of companies and branches of
  • foreign companies.
  • Corporate governance.
  • Assistance in the management of corporate conflicts.
  • Corporate reorganization.
  • Statutory reforms.
  • Dissolution and liquidation of companies.
  • Advice on the decision-making process of corporate bodies.
  • Shareholders´ Agreements.

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06/02/2024
Employment issues in M&A transactions in Colombia
A. Share Deal I. Obligations of the purchaser 1. Check whether: In general, no consequences for working conditions and no notifications are necessary as there is no change of employer. But check whether:any...
Comparable
27/06/2023
Virtual exercise of the right of inspection
In the digital age and the aftermath of the pandemic, traditional business practices have undergone significant transformations. One such transformation is the virtual exercise of the right of in­spec­tion. The...
28/11/2022
Colombia’s Hydrogen guide
31/08/2022
Cryptoassets; a new form of capital contribution
In recent years, the world has developed advanced technologies which impact the way we interact and transact. It is in this scenario that the concept of 'crypto assets' has gained more attention every...
23/08/2022
Restructuring and insolvency law in Colombia
1. What is the primary legislation governing insolvency and restructuring proceedings in your jurisdiction? The primary legislation governing business insolvency proceedings (restructuring and liquidation)...
Comparable
01/06/2022
CMS Next
What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team
26/05/2022
Defense strategies against hostile takeovers in Colombia
On the recent announcements regarding hostile takeovers, a regulatory and doctrinal discussion arises regarding the scope of the discernment that the management of Colombian companies listed on the stock...
16/02/2022
Application of common law clauses in share purchase agreements of Colombian...
Introduction The market to acquire control of Colombian companies has intensified in recent years, with local and international buyers investing in our country. This has led to the in­ter­na­tion­al­iz­a­tion...
16/12/2021
Legal guide for company directors and CEOs in Colombia
ESG obligation for Directors and CEOs 1. Do existing directors’ duties contain obligations that apply to matters that could be categorised as an ESG consideration, e.g. the environment, employee welfare? ...
30/09/2021
Contractual mechanisms to dynamize foreign investment in Colombia
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Colombia faces a significant challenge to jumpstart its economic growth through foreign investment [1]According to Banco de la República, foreign direct investment...
18/05/2021
Sandbagging clauses in Share Purchase Agreements in Colombia
In Colombia, as in many other Latin American jurisdictions, it is customary to include provisions of Common Law in share purchase agreements. Such is the case of the representations and warranties, and...
15/03/2021
New challenges of the COVID-19: Major Test for Colombian Companies' Adaptability
According to the Code of Commerce ("C of Co"), the Ordinary Shareholders' meeting must occur before March 31 of each year[1]Art.422 of Colombian Commercial Code. footnote. However, due to the Covid-19...