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Juan Jacobo Chaves Bastidas

Juan Jacobo Chaves Bastidas

Lawyer
Bogota

Summary

Lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Professional profile with an emphasis on international business law and damages law from Universidad Javeriana, additional studies in international commercial arbitration, corporate strategy, and consumer behavior from ICHEC University in Brussels, currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in corporate finance at Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administracion (CESA).

With a robust background in the legal field, I have worked as a specialized attorney in the corporate and capital markets, gaining notable experience in the structuring and execution of Public Acquisition Offers (PAOs) and advising on complex legal concepts. My career has been characterized by a profound understanding of market regulations and dynamics, enabling me to provide strategic legal advice to companies in their expansion and participation in financial transactions.

My commitment to excellence and the ability to navigate complex legal environments have positioned me as a highly qualified professional to address legal challenges in the business and investment realm. Similarly, I have experience in the insurance market from a legal perspective, dealing with claims against insurers and from the commercial area regarding the organization and structure of the insured client. I maintain a profound analysis of granted coverages and their different interpretations to strengthen risk mitigation programs.

Strengths to highlight include the ability to break down complex problems into key and actionable elements, skill in data analysis and interpretation, and ease in effectively communicating complex ideas. Likewise, I possess an outgoing, pleasant, and professional personality, facilitating communication among teams at different hierarchical levels within the company.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Associate - M&A and Capital Markets

Philippi Pietrocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Bogotá, D.C.
01.2023 - Current
  • Structuring of legal concepts in regulatory matters related to corporate and capital markets.
  • Structuring of procedures before government entities, specifically in the repurchase of shares, public tender offers (PTOs), and transfer of shares of securities issuers.
  • Regulatory research regarding the legal viability of conducting corporate operations in companies listed on the Colombian Stock Exchange (BVC).
  • Planning and structuring of commercial transactions, mergers, and acquisitions to ensure compliance with laws and protect the interests of the company.

Insurance Claims Attorney

MARSH & MCLENNAN
Bogota
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Preparation of claims against the insurance company, outlining each necessary concept for the proper indemnification of the insured client, with a special focus on Liability, Directors and Officers (D&O), and fidelity and financial risks (IRF) policies, with a keen interest in Cyber policies.
  • Commercial management to project the negotiation of policies, communication with clients and business partners, and continuous improvement of strategies and concepts to manage and mitigate the coverage risk of the insured client.
  • Ensure the insured client's understanding of the general and specific conditions of the policy provided by the insurance company.
  • Achieved a KPI of 90+ in effectiveness indicators, considering assigned claims and closed claims on a monthly basis.

Paralegal

DEL HIERRO ABOGADOS
Bogotá, D.C.
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Analysis of complex cases for the proper structuring of jurisprudence and applicable norms within Colombian legislation.
  • Responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring the accuracy of all data, and collecting and maintaining relevant documents and files.
  • Management and consultation of jurisprudence and current regulations for company restructuring.
  • Updating provisions that do not comply with new legislation and industry standards.

Paralegal

FORERO MEDINA ABOGADOS ASOCIADOS
Bogotá, D.C.
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Consultation of jurisprudence and applicable regulations in customs and foreign trade matters.
  • Research advisor in the application of current regulations related to income tax exemption in the Colombian hotel industry.

Education

Post Graduate Degree - Corporate Finance

CESA
Bogota
01.2024 - Current

J.D. - Law

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogota, Colombia
06.2017 - 01.2022

Émphasis - International Arbitration/Coporate Strategy

ICHEC Brussels Management School
Bruselas, Bélgica
06.2019 - 01.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Language Exchange

Education First
Nice, France
07.2014 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Colegio San Francisco Javier
Pasto, Nariño
01.2002 - 06.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Language Exchange

Education First
Cambridge
06.2012 - 12.2012

Skills

    Excel and office package

Corporate law

Legal Research

Capital Markets

Drafting legal documents

Risk management processes and analysis

Understanding of target markets

Timeline

Post Graduate Degree - Corporate Finance

CESA
01.2024 - Current

Associate - M&A and Capital Markets

Philippi Pietrocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
01.2023 - Current

Insurance Claims Attorney

MARSH & MCLENNAN
01.2021 - 01.2022

Paralegal

DEL HIERRO ABOGADOS
01.2020 - 07.2020

Émphasis - International Arbitration/Coporate Strategy

ICHEC Brussels Management School
06.2019 - 01.2020

Paralegal

FORERO MEDINA ABOGADOS ASOCIADOS
01.2019 - 06.2019

J.D. - Law

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
06.2017 - 01.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Language Exchange

Education First
07.2014 - 12.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Language Exchange

Education First
06.2012 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Colegio San Francisco Javier
01.2002 - 06.2014
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