Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 2
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Provided by Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas
Our Tax practice group has a long-standing reputation for advising local and international clients on Colombian and foreign tax matters. Our track record has led to the development and deep exposure to a full range of tax matters.
Our Tax partners and attorneys possess proven and extensive knowledge in different areas of Colombian law, giving them a comprehensive view of the client´s needs. Our team also is capable of providing transfer pricing advice with regards to foreign investment and foreign exchange issues, all of which allows us to provide a holistic and comprehensive approach to our client’s needs.
Chambers Review
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is a well-reputed international full-service firm that is regularly called upon by both local and multinational clients to advise on Colombian tax matters. Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas' expertise spans tax controversy as well as advising on tax structuring for high-profile corporate transactions. The firm routinely advises clients in the logistics, energy and natural resources, and construction areas. Express Luck, Wavemaker,and Kantar Ibope Media are among recent additions to the department's client portfolio.
Work Highlights
- Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas represented VMLY&R in a tax litigation before the Colombian authorities, regarding tax on incomes earned in other jurisdictions and requests for tax credit refunds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas provides innovative proposals supported by extensive research processes carried out by a very capable team led by national and international leaders."
"Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas provides innovative proposals supported by extensive research processes carried out by a very capable team led by national and international leaders."
Notable Practitioners
Bogotá-based practitioner Camilo Cortés is head of the tax department at Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas. He provides extensive guidance on the tax structuring aspects of joint ventures and M&A-related matters.
"Camilo Cortés offers a solid level of service, and he is always available to attend our meetings in person to provide his point of view."
Carmen Sanabria covers a broad range of work in the Colombian tax space and routinely advises clients on both advisory and contentious mandates.
"Carmen offers a service that exceeds our expectations. She is on point, timely, and understands our business. She has a broad vision of our cases and always provides a dedicated and capable team."
Ernesto López possesses expertise in advising on a range of tax mandates in Colombia. He is sought after by clients hailing from an array of industries spanning manufacturing, industrial, and financial.
"Ernesto López stands out. He is an excellent, very meticulous, and technical lawyer. His work is very valuable to us, and we have built a very good and close relationship with him over time."
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