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José Luis Suárez Parra
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Profile
Since beginning his professional practice in 1991, he has been a consistent advisor to numerous national and international clients. He has also advised many of the country’s most prominent companies on matters including mergers and acquisitions, structured financing and investment schemes, and local and international placements.
José Luis has led the legal teams in 95% of the shareholder democratization processes carried out in Colombia.
Studies:
He speaks Spanish and English.
Experience
Since 1990, he has developed his professional career at various national and international law firms. In 1992, he joined the Firm as a partner.
José Luis Suárez has built a solid career in corporate, financial, and infrastructure law. He has played a key role in landmark deals such as the acquisition of Carulla Vivero by Almacenes Éxito, the privatization of Isagen, the acquisition of Bancafé by Davivienda, and the merger between UNE EPM and Millicom. His experience also includes ongoing counsel to international banking institutions, the bond issuance by Grupo Aval, and the acquisition of Zona Franca Celsia by EnfraGen. He advised on the democratization of Ecopetrol, and supported the legal structuring of Bogotá’s First Metro Line project. In recent years, he has served as lead counsel to Colombian to the Gilinski family in the structuring and implementation of unsolicited tender offers for shares of Grupo Nutresa, Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana, and Grupo Argos. In 2023, he played a key role in the negotiation and execution of the framework agreement between the Gilinski family, IHC Capital Holding LLC, and the three corporate groups, enabling the share exchange between Grupo Nutresa and Grupo Sura.
Academic and Publishing Collaborations
Professional Organisations
Recognitions
jose.suarez@perezllorca.com
T: +57 601 319 2900 Ext. 924
Calle 67, 7-35
110231 Bogotá
Profile
Since beginning his professional practice in 1991, he has been a consistent advisor to numerous national and international clients. He has also advised many of the country’s most prominent companies on matters including mergers and acquisitions, structured financing and investment schemes, and local and international placements.
José Luis has led the legal teams in 95% of the shareholder democratization processes carried out in Colombia.
Studies:
He speaks Spanish and English.
Experience
Since 1990, he has developed his professional career at various national and international law firms. In 1992, he joined the Firm as a partner.
José Luis Suárez has built a solid career in corporate, financial, and infrastructure law. He has played a key role in landmark deals such as the acquisition of Carulla Vivero by Almacenes Éxito, the privatization of Isagen, the acquisition of Bancafé by Davivienda, and the merger between UNE EPM and Millicom. His experience also includes ongoing counsel to international banking institutions, the bond issuance by Grupo Aval, and the acquisition of Zona Franca Celsia by EnfraGen. He advised on the democratization of Ecopetrol, and supported the legal structuring of Bogotá’s First Metro Line project. In recent years, he has served as lead counsel to Colombian to the Gilinski family in the structuring and implementation of unsolicited tender offers for shares of Grupo Nutresa, Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana, and Grupo Argos. In 2023, he played a key role in the negotiation and execution of the framework agreement between the Gilinski family, IHC Capital Holding LLC, and the three corporate groups, enabling the share exchange between Grupo Nutresa and Grupo Sura.
Academic and Publishing Collaborations
Professional Organisations
Recognitions
jose.suarez@perezllorca.com
T: +57 601 319 2900 Ext. 924
Calle 67, 7-35
110231 Bogotá