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Tax - Colombia
What the Team is Known For
GodoyHoyos is a leading boutique firm that boasts a highly dedicated tax team in Colombia. The firm possesses extensive experience acting on a range of mandates spanning global transfer pricing, tax planning matters related to project structuring, and counselling on legislative reform. GodoyHoyos shows prowess in handling cases before the competent authorities, including the DIAN. The legal practice has noted activity advising on the tax implications of energy-related operations, in particular advising hydrocarbon companies.
Strengths
GodoyHoyos is a firm with extensive experience in tax law matters, and it continues to consolidate itself as one of the strongest firms in the market in this type of matter.
GodoyHoyos' approach and perspective are comprehensive with a high-quality analysis that demonstrates critical thinking, creativity and rigour in exploring various options and scenarios.
Notable practitioners
Bogotá-based practitioner and co-head of department Catalina Hoyos Jiménez advises clients on regulatory compliance, transfer pricing and contentious tax cases, as reported by clients and market insiders, who hold her in high esteem for her prowess in the Colombian legal market.
Catalina Hoyos Jiménez is an excellent practitioner with a highly critical and strategic vision.
She is a very well-versed professional with extensive knowledge, very astute, and agile in analysing and visualising the panorama of the issues. She also knows how to handle the client very well.
Recognised partner and co-head of department Juan Pablo Godoy Fajardo regularly assists clients with the tax implications of transactional mandates and regulatory compliance in Colombia.
Juan Pablo Godoy Fajardo has worked in various industries and practice areas, which has given him a broad perspective on the legal issues and challenges that different sectors face.
He is an experienced professional in the tax area. He knows how to handle complex issues with a high level of attention and professional awareness, and his conclusions have a high level of analysis.