Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 2
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
We have solid experience as tax advisors and, for this, we have a first-rate multidisciplinary team. We are known for offering strategic, effective and pragmatic advice. We identify those critical and key aspects in tax matters when making business decisions and/or defining the price or the conditions of an economic exchange.
We work closely with the other practice areas in order to advise on tax matters related to mergers and acquisitions, transfer prices and/or litigation.
In addition, we attend to any concerns regarding the application of national and international tax regulations and we understand that these queries must be resolved accurately and quickly.
• Tax planning
• Transactions support
• Tax policy
• Tax litigation
• State and local compliance
• High Net Worth
• Customs
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a notable tax practice group in Colombia that is well regarded for advising top international clients. The full-service firm actively counsels on the tax implications of cross-border acquisitions, transfer pricing mandates, and contentious proceedings before the DIAN. Baker McKenzie boasts strong experience assisting with the tax optimisation of oil and gas operations.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised SierraCol Energy on transfer pricing and tax matters, as well as on reorganization strategies to enhance the company’s structural efficiency.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie's strong integration with the firm's teams in other countries allows clients to have expedited analysis and information on tax impacts across different jurisdictions."
"Baker McKenzie's strong integration with the firm's teams in other countries allows clients to have expedited analysis and information on tax impacts across different jurisdictions."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Ciro Meza enjoys a wealth of experience advising clients in the Colombian tax space. He is well placed to assist with the full gamut of tax mandates, including planning, consulting, and litigation matters.
"Ciro Meza is an exceptional professional. He is very knowledgeable and practical in his approach to tax issues which affect our business."
"Ciro Meza is a very practical professional with great knowledge in his tax area and is able to generate solutions at a very suitable time."
Juan David Velasco advances in the rankings this year following another solid performance with sterling praise from interviewees. He has an active tax practice in Colombia, enjoying particular prowess in counselling clients on transfer pricing, planning, and compliance matters.
"Juan is the key person for the corporate and tax strategies of our group's companies. He has become our go-to lawyer in every sense. He is one of the best lawyers that I know in Colombia."
Associate-to-watch Laura Durán focuses her practice on consulting and tax planning matters. She has experience assisting both local and international clients hailing from a range of sectors, including the manufacturing and telecommunications industries.
"Laura Durán has provided very helpful advice on new tax regulations in our industry. She has also provided great service and a great level of sophistication."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Colombia