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Lewin & Wills

Tax

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


Lewin & Wills

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Lewin & Wills' tax team focuses mainly on the structuring and tax planning of operations and transactions, both nationally and internationally. These operations include mergers and acquisitions, and business reorganization processes such as spin-offs, as well as the structuring of various financing operations and projects’ fiscal structuring (including support in public bidding processes).

The Lewin & Wills team is recognized for its experience advising its clients on all aspects of international taxation, including the interpretation and application of double taxation treaties and information exchange agreements, as well as advising on the application of the transfer pricing regime.

Additionally, our team advises national and multinational clients on all fiscal aspects at the domestic and local level, for the establishment and development of their activities in Colombia.

Our tax practice has been consistently recognized as one of the best in Colombia, due to our extensive experience and expertise in the matter.

Clients (44)

  • Carbones del Cerrejón
  • Talisman
  • Shell
  • Chevron
  • Banco de la República (Colombian Central Bank)
  • Ecopetrol
  • Petrobras
  • Glencore
  • Laboratoires Servier
  • Sony
  • Decathlon
  • Nestlé
  • Subway
  • Coca-Cola
  • DirecTv
  • Starkey Laboratories
  • Motorola
  • Younique
  • Nokia
  • Boiron
  • Bimbo
  • BASF
  • Exmar
  • Tidewater Marine
  • Tidewater Marine
  • Olin
  • Eterna
  • Egis
  • Idemia (Safran)
  • BP
  • Disan
  • Anlgo Coal
  • Hewlett Packard
  • IBM
  • Ericsson
  • Telmex
  • Siemens
  • SAB Miller
  • Dow Chemical
  • Merck
  • Bayer
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • UBS
  • Deutsche Bank

Industries (27)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Telecommunications

Chambers Review

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Tax - Colombia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Lewin & Wills enjoys wide respect for handling a range of complex tax matters in Colombia. The department fields a noteworthy team that boasts experience analysing the tax implications of project structuring, including real estate projects. Lewin & Wills advises an enviable client base of high-profile players from sectors such as oil and gas. The firm further demonstrates significant expertise in acting on complex cases of double taxation and compliance mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Lewin & Wills assisted GOPA AFC, a private German consulting firm specialising in agricultural, agribusiness, and financial development projects, in structuring its operations in Colombia by applying tax benefits under the Technical Cooperation Agreement between Colombia and Germany.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Lewin & Wills has the clear vocation of a boutique firm but delivers high level advice on national and local taxes, always offering business-focused recommendations tailored to each industry.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAlfredo Lewin
    Senior StatespeopleAlfredo Lewin

    Alfredo Lewin

    Alfredo Lewin is a renowned Bogotá-based practitioner who provides advice on the full range of tax matters in Colombia, including those pertaining to litigation and corporate reorganisations.
    • Alfredo Lewin offers a solid level of sophistication and he stands out for his industry experience and knowledge.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingFederico Lewin
    Up and ComingFederico Lewin

    Federico Lewin

    Co-head of department Federico Lewin joins the ranking as an up-and-coming practitioner with sustained market endorsement for his practice focused on tax disputes and strategic advisory on tax administration.

    • Federico Lewin is a very strong practitioner offering timely and reliable tax advice with high level of sophisitication.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingJuan Andrés Palacios
    Up and ComingJuan Andrés Palacios

    Juan Andrés Palacios

    Co-head of department Juan Andrés Palacios is recommended by clients for his prowess in tax issues in Colombia. The up-and-coming practitioner is praised for his expertise in advising on income tax and VAT, among other mandates.

    • Juan Andrés Palacios offers a first-class service with a high level of sophistication and comprehensive vision of transactions.

      Tax respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Lewin & Wills (3)

Colombia

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