Garrigues has appointed Andrés Crump as a partner in its Bogotá office, specializing in Corporate M&A. His appointment, which must be ratified at the next Garrigues partners' meeting, will provide a significant boost to the practice area.
According to Jaime Iglesias, partner in charge of Garrigues' Bogotá office, "the arrival of Andrés Crump represents a very important step for the office and, in particular, for the Corporate M&A department in Colombia, which expects to gain greater weight and relevance in the market." Javier Ybáñez, partner in charge of Latin America, noted that "our capabilities, strength, and international presence make us an undisputed leader, both now and in the future, in the legal profession in Colombia and Latin America; the arrival of Andrés Crump contributes very positively to strengthening these capabilities and our commitment to leadership."
Andrés Crump emphasized that “Garrigues is, without a doubt, the leading firm in Latin America, and joining it represents a tremendous opportunity for professional growth and development. I am joining a great team with the desire to make a significant contribution to its growth.”
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With over 20 years of experience, Crump is widely recognized for advising on some of the most significant transactions in Colombia (and in other countries such as Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru), with a particular focus on the infrastructure and energy sectors. His experience includes private transactions, public-sector-led privatizations, and open market operations, as well as equity acquisitions and public offerings with an aggregate value exceeding US$20 billion.
Crump holds master's degrees in Law from Columbia University (New York) and in Finance from the University of Los Andes (Bogotá), the university where he also obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree.
Before joining Garrigues, he developed his professional career at various law firms. He also spent over ten years at Brookfield Asset Management, where he was a senior vice president and advised on numerous transactions in the infrastructure and energy sectors in Latin America. He is recognized by directories such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.