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13 Aug 2026

Becker Glynn Represents J Balvin as New York Counsel in Investment in El Cielo Restaurant Group

"Becker Glynn served as New York counsel to global superstar J Balvin in his investment in El Cielo, the Michelin-starred Colombian restaurant, hotel and hospitality group operating in Medellín, Bogotá, Miami, Washington, D.C., and New York."

Becker Glynn served as New York counsel to global superstar José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, known professionally as J Balvin, in connection with his investment in El Cielo, the Michelin-starred Colombian restaurant, hotel and hospitality group. The transaction marks a significant strategic entry by J Balvin into the hospitality and premium gastronomy sector and reflects his commitment to showcasing Colombian culture through world-class hospitality. El Cielo operates in Medellín, Bogotá, Miami, Washington, D.C., and New York. The matter also underscores Becker Glynn’s deep bench in private equity and M&A, an area in which the firm regularly represents financial investors, family stakeholders, and international clients across mid-market and larger transactions, including deal structuring, transaction documentation, and cross-border investment matters. Becker Glynn represented client José Álvaro Osorio Balvín with a team composed by: Andres A. Sardi Garcia (Counsel) and Patrick J. O'Brien (Managing Partner and Head of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group).
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