Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 2
About
Provided by Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa
We explore a variety of options to provide our clients with maximum efficiency and solutions that are tailored to their specific needs.
In an ever-changing environment, we are committed to helping individuals and firms navigate the tax system with confidence and peace of mind.
Our specialized tax law team has extensive experience in domestic and international tax matters, foreign trade transactions, cross-border transactions structuring, reorganization transactions including mergers and acquisitions, strategic tax planning, tax compliance and day-to-day matters.
Our main strength lies in our in-depth knowledge backed by an extensive track record with a team capable of offering customized legal solutions.
We design innovative litigation strategies.
The relevance of tax litigation is based on ensuring a fair and accurate enforcement of tax laws, seeking to protect the rights of taxpayers at the same time that the integrity of the tax system is preserved.
Our specialized tax litigation team is committed to working closely with our clients to achieve their objectives by developing creative defenses.
We distinguish ourselves in various scenarios by developing litigation tactics that feature our argumentative skills and strength in the handling of evidence and present innovative and customized strategies.
Chambers Review
Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa possesses a well-rounded tax practice. Its Bogotá-based team is adept at advising large corporate clients on tax-efficient structures for local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, as well as incorporating local subsidiaries in Colombia. Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa is frequently mandated by high-profile clients across different industry sectors such as technology, energy, oil, and gas.
Work Highlights
- Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa advised Grupo Gilinski by designing the tax structure of the public acquisition offers to acquire the shares of Grupo SURA and Grupo Nutresa.
Strengths
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"They stand out for their efficiency in analysing all types of situations, alternatives, and opportunities, instilling confidence through their actions. They provide peace of mind with expert advice."
"They stand out for their efficiency in analysing all types of situations, alternatives, and opportunities, instilling confidence through their actions. They provide peace of mind with expert advice."
Notable Practitioners
Andrés González is commended for his expertise in the Colombian tax arena. He is well placed to advise on matters relating to tax structuring and planning, as well as international and foreign investment taxation.
"Andrés González is amazing in his analysis and eagerness to understand the client and its needs, and he provides solutions that are sophisticated but easy to grasp."
César Cermeño boasts prowess in advising local and international clients on both contentious and non-contentious tax matters. He complements his practice with additional expertise in foreign trade mandates.
"He is a very creative lawyer who knows how to navigate disputes and understands the client's needs. He provides a personalised service, and his language is simple but strategic in tax matters."
Up-and-coming partner Laura Galeano enters the rankings this year after impressing commentators with her involvement in the Colombian tax domain. Her expertise includes assisting clients with tax-related aspects of corporate reorganisations and international investment structures across diverse industries.
"I work very well with Laura Galeano and her team. She is an excellent practitioner providing very good advice, always being on point, and doing a very thorough job."
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Colombia
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