Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 2
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+57 1 346 2011 (Ext. 8268)About
Provided by Brigard Urrutia
Our interdisciplinary tax law practice offers high-quality tax consulting services and local and international tax planning services.
We have experience in designing and implementing tax efficient structures for inbound and outbound investments together with local transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), tax-free and taxable acquisitions, leveraged buy-outs, spin-offs, and dispositions, often with cross border components.
We have a team of attorneys specifically devoted to tax matters, some of which are permitted to practice in the US. Our tax practice is focused on forming teams of attorneys experienced in each client’s specific industry, achieving both pioneering and efficient solutions that can meet our client’s needs.
Chambers Review
Brigard Urrutia is a respected full-service firm that is highly experienced in advising on the tax optimisation of cross-border business operations and corporate transactions in Colombia. Brigard Urrutia's know-how encompasses the tax aspects of M&A, disposals of local subsidiaries, and structuring large-scale infrastructure projects, in addition to investments in the real estate sector. The firm is also well placed to handle controversies before municipal authorities and the DIAN.
Work Highlights
- Brigard Urrutia’s tax team assisted Anahata with the design and implementation of an international migration structure for the company’s shareholders and the corporate entity to obtain a tax residence in another jurisdiction and optimise the tax burdens.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brigard Urrutia stands out for its proactiveness and results-oriented customer service. They know the legislation very well and provide solutions tailored to the client."
"Brigard Urrutia stands out for its proactiveness and results-oriented customer service. They know the legislation very well and provide solutions tailored to the client."
Notable Practitioners
Adrián Rodríguez Piedrahita is highlighted for his standout experience advising clients on international tax planning mandates and foreign investments.
"Adrián Rodríguez Piedrahita has done a really good job looking for innovative strategies and mutual agreement. We will work with him again."
Andrés Hernández possesses extensive knowledge in the Colombian and international tax space. He has experience advising clients in the oil and gas industry.
"I feel very comfortable with Andrés. He is sophisticated, knowledgeable, and pragmatic in his recommendations. He explains everything to me in a simple way. He knows a lot about how a company works."
María Catalina Jaramillo Hernández enjoys considerable experience working for clients in disputes with local and national tax authorities.
"María Catalina Jaramillo Hernández offers a very strong level of sophistication and is a brilliant practitioner with extensive knowledge of international and local tax."
Co-head of department Daniel Duque enters the rankings this year as an up-and-coming practitioner after receiving endorsements from interviewees for his activity in the Colombian tax field.
"Daniel Duque stands out for his extensive knowledge and capabilities in leading the tax team that advises us. His dedication and professionalism are absolutely remarkable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Brigard Urrutia
Colombia
Members
Provided by Brigard Urrutia
Clients
Provided by Brigard Urrutia
EPM
GRUPO BANCOLOMBIA
ISA S.A. E.S.P.
LAFRANCOL
MERCANTIL COLPATRIA
TERRANUM/PEI