DLA Piper Mexico and DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán represented Acon-Vitalis Investments LLC on the financing granted by Banco BTG Pactual, Banco de Bogotá S.A., Banco de Occidente S.A. and Banco Santander de Negocios Colombia S.A. to several Vitalis companies, to finance working capital needs for US$50 million.
Acon-Vitalis is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of generic injectable pharmaceuticals with production facilities in Colombia and Mexico. With a presence in over 20 countries, Acon-Vitalis will use the funds to expand its operations across the Latin American region.
The DLA Piper team representing Acon-Vitalis was led by partners Sebastián Lora, Andrés González (both in Colombia), partner Guillermo Aguayo and associate Federico Álvarez (both in Mexico); and it included associates Carlos Guzmán, María Alejandra Bonilla, Isabela Ramírez and Felipe Buitrago (all in Colombia), and Ricardo Mendoza (in Mexico).
