María Beatriz is Counsel in Mendoza’s M&A, Energy and Finance Practice. María Beatriz has been recognized by The Legal 500 as a “rising star” in banking and finance law in Colombia. With over 11 years of experience across Colombia, Mexico, and New York, she specializes in M&A, project financing, corporate financings, private equity funds, and the negotiation of BOOM, BOMT, and O&M contracts.

Maria Beatriz has worked as an international associate at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, focusing on investment funds and global finance, and at Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes in Mexico, where she advised international banks and sponsors on energy and infrastructure projects.

Before joining Mendoza, María Beatriz led the legal and compliance division of a U.S. private equity fund with platforms in Mexico, the Andean Region, Brazil, and Spain, overseeing nearly US$7 billion in assets under management. She also gained extensive experience as an associate at several prestigious law firms in Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.

Maria Beatriz is also a member of the steering committee for the Latin America Private Equity M&A Cambridge Forum, where she has led discussions on financing issues in the Private Equity area.