Laura Puentes Gantiva

Laura Puentes Gantiva has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Laura currently holds the position of Head of Legal at Guardian Angel, a company they joined in January 2021. Prior to their current role, Laura served as a Senior In-House Legal Counsel at Scotiabank Colpatria from October 2016 to August 2019. Before that, they worked as an Associate at Brigard & Urrutia from April 2014 to September 2016. Laura began their professional career as an Intern at Leasing Bancolombia from December 2012 to December 2013.

Laura Puentes Gantiva has a well-rounded education history in the field of law and finance. Laura completed their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (with honours) at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana from 2008 to 2012. In 2017, they attended the Universidad Externado de Colombia and pursued a Curso de Perfeccionamiento en Derecho de la Competencia, focusing on antitrust law. Laura furthered their expertise in finance and securities law by completing a specialist program in Derecho Financiero y Del Mercado de Valores at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2018.

In 2019, Laura expanded their knowledge and pursued an MSc in Law and Finance at the prestigious University of Oxford, which they successfully completed in 2020. Laura further enhanced their skill set by obtaining a certificate in Trusts and Estates (England and Wales) from STEP | The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (England and Wales) in 2021.

Overall, Laura Puentes Gantiva has consistently sought out educational opportunities to expand their expertise in various aspects of law and finance.