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Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Posse Herrera Ruiz Tax practice is the one of the most recognized practices in Colombia. We provide comprehensive tax, customs and cross-border trade services associated with ongoing business operations and tax planning for investment projects. 

Our services include support for tax and customs filings and compliance, review of financial investment models for the purpose of optimizing tax liabilities, representation of national and foreign companies before Colombian authorities, with respect to filings, authorizations, appeals, tax benefit recognition and tax litigation through the following services:


  • Private Clients regarding trusts, state planning and tax compliace
  • Permanent tax assesment
  • Transactional tax
  • ​International Tax
  • Tax Planning
  • Tax Litigation
  • Foreign exchange regime


Tax planning is an integral part of our comprehensive legal support for restructurings, sales and acquisitions of Colombian entities.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Colombia

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Full-service firm Posse Herrera Ruiz fields an outstanding practice group that boasts an important position at the forefront of the Colombian tax space. The department is active in representing a high-profile multinational clientele in both contentious and non-contentious tax mandates. Posse Herrera Ruiz's highly experienced team assists clients with the tax structuring of complex corporate transactions, including share and asset acquisitions and joint venture agreements. The legal team can also be found representing companies in controversy-related proceedings concerning revenue tax. Grupo Bicentenario and Asociación Colombiana de Minería are among the firm's new client wins.

Work Highlights

Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

  • Posse Herrera Ruiz provided the tax advice required by Grupo Nutresa for the definition and implementation of the reorganisation of their corporate structure, meant to execute the agreement reached between Grupo SURA and Grupo Gilinski on a series of related acquisitions offers.

Strengths

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They are highly experienced and deeply understand each case. Proposing solutions comes naturally to them, always identifying the best approach for our company. Their expertise is truly impressive.

Tax respondent
Latin America

Posse Herrera Ruiz is excellent at handling tax mandates from the simplest to the most complex ones, always understanding the core of the business and the needs of the company.

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Guillermo Ruiz
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Juan Guillermo Ruiz
Head of Tax
1
Band 1

Head of department Juan Guillermo Ruiz leads Posse Herrera Ruiz's tax practice. He offers specialised expertise and possesses extensive experience advising on the tax structuring of complex corporate transactions in Colombia.

He has always been attentive to all our requests. We have a very complex tax situation involving the legislation of several countries, and he has led the entire process, providing a solid service.

Juan Guillermo Ruiz is a top-notch lawyer. He is an expert in taxes and has a practical approach to all matters and questions.

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Juan Camilo De Bedout
3
Juan Camilo De Bedout
3
Band 3

Colombian practitioner Juan Camilo De Bedout advances in the rankings this year following sterling praise from clients and peers alike for his solid expertise in advising on tax litigation.

Juan Camilo De Bedout is one of the best tax litigators in the country.

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Jaime Gómez
5
Jaime Gómez
5
Band 5

Skilled practitioner Jaime Gómez breaks into the numbered rankings this year after receiving plaudits from clients and peers alike for his activity within the Colombian tax arena.

Jaime Gómez has integrity and not only provides knowledge but also different alternatives to achieve the objectives set by the client.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Posse Herrera Ruiz

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Juan Guillermo Ruiz
1
Juan Guillermo Ruiz
Head of Tax
1
Band 1
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Juan Camilo De Bedout
3
Juan Camilo De Bedout
3
Band 3
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Jaime Gómez
5
Jaime Gómez
5
Band 5
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Members

Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Daniel Ortegón

Diego Rodríguez

Felipe Pardo

Juan David Velasco

Juan Fernando González

Juan Guillermo Ruiz

Juan Guillermo Ruiz

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Anglo American

Christofferson, Rob & Company

EDP Renovaveis

Grupo de Energía de Bogotá

Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público

Odinsa

Sacyr

Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A.

UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones SA

United Health Group

Industries

Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Automobile

Banks & Financial Institutions

Chemicals

Energy & Natural Resources

Infrastructure

Insurance

Lifesciences & Pharma

Private Clients

Real Estate

Retail

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