We advise on business decisions that call for legal judgment: structuring an operation, entering a market, closing a transaction or managing regulatory risk.
Eclectic is a legal and strategic advisory firm. We work with businesses, founders and management teams on decisions where regulation, technology and business intersect.
Our practice brings together financial regulation, digital business and corporate transactions. We help clients structure operations, manage risks and turn legal analysis into decisions they can implement, with direct partner involvement.
04Capabilities for your teamTraining and knowledge transferShared understanding for better decisions and action.+
Workshops, tailored training and regulatory simulations for management, legal, compliance and product teams, adapted to the business and the matter at hand.
We draw on the disciplines each decision requires.
Financial regulation and fintechBusiness models, licensing and engagement with regulators.+
We assess how the product, its participants and the flow of funds interact with the regulatory framework. We advise on market entry, changes to business models and relationships with regulated institutions, connecting legal requirements with day-to-day operations.
Regulatory perimeter and market-entry requirements.
Collaboration structures with financial institutions and service providers.
Regulatory obligations, documentation and engagement with authorities.
Payments and digital assetsTransaction infrastructure, blockchain and new operating models.+
We focus on the structure of the operation: who receives, holds, processes and delivers funds or assets, the obligations each participant assumes and how their relationships are documented. We bring together the contractual, regulatory and foreign-exchange dimensions of the model.
Payment processing and transaction infrastructure.
Digital assets, tokenisation and blockchain-based solutions.
International channels, settlement and allocation of responsibilities.
Corporate, investment and M&AStructures for investment, partnerships and growth.+
We advise on the decisions that shape ownership, control and business growth, from initial structuring to an investment, acquisition or reorganisation. Our work seeks to reflect the commercial rationale in the agreements and make the negotiated terms workable.
Investments, acquisitions and due diligence.
Shareholders’ agreements, governance and shareholder relationships.
Reorganisations, transaction documents and closing conditions.
Data protection and privacyData governance embedded in business design.+
Privacy starts with understanding how information moves through a business. We work with legal, product and operations teams to develop rules they can implement, from data collection through use, retention and deletion.
Mapping processing activities, roles and supplier relationships.
Privacy policies, consent mechanisms and data-processing agreements.
Privacy by design, incident management and regulatory proceedings.
Consumer protection and e-commerceThe customer relationship, from the initial offer to ongoing service.+
We examine the entire consumer relationship: what is offered, how it is explained, what the user agrees to and how requests are handled. We align product design, commercial communications and contractual terms to reduce friction and manage risk.
Terms and conditions, product information and advertising.
Contracting journeys, payments, cancellations and customer support.
Consumer complaints and regulatory enquiries.
Technology and digital contractingThe legal relationships underpinning digital products and services.+
We translate the operation of technology products and services into clear agreements. We examine dependencies between the parties, the use of information and technology, and the conditions needed to maintain operations or bring a relationship to an orderly close.
Technology agreements, licensing and digital services.
Supplier obligations, service levels and allocation of liability.
Use of information, confidentiality and termination arrangements.
Foreign exchange and cross-border operationsForeign investment, capital flows and foreign exchange transactions.+
We connect the legal structure of a business with the way funds move across borders. We advise on Colombian foreign-exchange requirements, transaction documentation and the coordination of matters requiring advice in other jurisdictions.
Foreign investment and international capital flows.
Foreign-exchange transactions, reporting and supporting records.
Cross-border liquidity, treasury and FX models.
Compliance and regulatory strategyA framework to anticipate risks and inform decisions.+
We help turn regulatory obligations into decision criteria, responsibilities and processes. Our approach starts with the business model and its risks to prioritise practical measures, support management decisions and assist with implementation.
Compliance programmes and AML/CFT frameworks.
Risk assessments, policies and operational procedures.
Scenario analysis, regulatory positions and team training.
Our approach
From analysis to implementation.
Clarity takes shape in decisions, documentation, responsibilities and next steps.
01
Understand
We identify the decision, the business context and the relevant constraints.
02
Define
We assess alternatives and agree on a course of action, making risks and priorities explicit.
03
Structure
We prepare the documentation, agreements and mechanisms the decision requires.
04
Implement
We support implementation and adapt the legal framework to the business’s operations.
Our clients
The businesses we advise.
Our clients include financial institutions, technology companies, professional services firms and investors. We advise them on the legal, regulatory and structuring decisions their businesses require.
Fintech and payments
Fintech companies, payment processors and service providers, acquirers and operators of low-value payment systems. We advise them on their business models, relationships with financial institutions and foreign exchange market intermediaries, and the foreign exchange aspects of their operations.
Digital assets
Companies building businesses around digital assets. We advise on legal and regulatory frameworks for issuance, custody, circulation and trading, as well as related products and services.
Financial institutions
Financial institutions and founders of new financial businesses. We support incorporation and authorization processes, ongoing operations and the regulatory assessment of products, including whether they qualify as securities.
E-commerce
Marketplaces, intermediary platforms and e-commerce companies. We advise on the legal structure of their business models, relationships with sellers and consumers, contracts and data processing.
Investment and family offices
Investors, investment vehicles and family offices. We support the organization of domestic and international structures, governance arrangements and documentation governing relationships among participants.
Professional services
Audit, consulting and specialist services firms. We advise on their corporate organization, relationships among partners and the contractual framework for their services.
Regtech, KYC and screening
Providers of compliance technology, know-your-customer and background screening solutions. We advise on the legal aspects of their products, information processing and relationships with clients and data sources.
Healthtech
Digital health companies and platforms. We advise on the regulatory framework for their business models, sensitive data protection and the contractual relationships underpinning their operations.
Cybersecurity
Companies developing and delivering cybersecurity solutions. We advise on product and service contracts, allocation of liability and regulatory requirements applicable to their activities.
Team
Two partners. Direct involvement.
Eclectic brings together Juan Uribe-Holguín Borda and Alejandro Gómez Laserna’s practices at the intersection of law, regulation and business. We work alongside decision-makers, translating their decisions into structures, documentation and action.
Our clients access a network of specialist advisers through Eclectic. We select and coordinate their involvement according to the needs of each engagement.
Explore our specialist network +
Tax
Tax law
Transfer pricing
Accounting
Accounting services
People and mobility
Employment law
Immigration law
Technology and intangible assets
Intellectual property
Telecommunications
Information security and cybersecurity
Disputes and public law
Litigation and dispute resolution
Administrative law
Criminal law
Sector regulation and compliance
Healthcare and pharmaceutical law
Compliance officer services
Specialist involvement, scope and engagement terms are defined for each matter.
Let’s talk
Tell us what you need to address.
Tell us about your project or decision. We can discuss the scope and how we can assist.
