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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas

Tax

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas

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About

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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.

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Tax - Colombia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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's 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas advised WPP Media Management on the tax aspects of a corporate reorganisation, including the transfer of business units and the structuring of the transaction to achieve fiscal neutrality.

Strengths

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  • Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas's distinguishing strengths are their strategic vision, technical rigour, ability to provide legal certainty, capacity to resolve highly complex matters, and clear, effective communication.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Camilo Cortés
    Band 2Camilo Cortés

    Camilo Cortés

    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 is a lawyer who offers his clients excellent client service and solid commercial vision. He is always available and strives to view problems from different perspectives.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Carmen Sanabria
    Band 4Carmen Sanabria

    Carmen Sanabria

    Carmen Sanabria covers a broad range of work in the Colombian tax space and routinely advises clients on both advisory and contentious mandates.

    • Carmen Sanabria's leadership and knowledge have been fundamental to the successful completion of some of the most important projects we have undertaken in Colombia. She maintains a strong relationship with our organisation, and her recommendations are informed by a comprehensive understanding of our business.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Ernesto López
    Band 5Ernesto López

    Ernesto López

    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 is our main point of contact, providing excellent tax support and responsiveness to all our requests.

      Tax respondentLatin America
    • We've had a great experience with Ernesto López. He is a lawyer who is always willing to help and prompt, and a great source of support for our company.

      Tax respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas (3)

Colombia

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