About

Provided by MPV Abogados

The tax practice of MPV Abogados, with a long track record and recognition not only nationally but also internationally, focuses primarily on the advice, planning and litigation representation of legal entities, both in the private and public sector, and, occasionally, of individuals.

We provide permanent and occasional advice as well as support in special projects of high tax complexity. In addition, we offer representation in litigation. All our services are provided by experts of the highest professional qualities, recognised nationally and internationally for their excellence.

We collaborate with companies from all sectors of the economy. To all of them we guarantee a service of the highest quality that responds, in a precise manner, to the particular needs and objectives of each client..

Services include: 

  • National, departmental and municipal taxes. 
  • Taxation of Non-Profit Entities
  • Taxation of the Andean Community of Nations. 
  • International taxation 
  • Corporate tax planning.
  • Due diligence processes in tax matters. 
  • Tax compliance. 
  • Representation in tax and transfer pricing litigation before municipal, departmental and national tax authorities, as well as before the Contentious-Administrative Jurisdiction. 
  • Acting in constitutionality trials before the Constitutional Court
  • Actions of simple nullity before the Contentious-Administrative Jurisdiction. 
  • Processing of requests for the refund of credit balances and payments of amounts not due.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Colombia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

MPV Abogados is a boutique firm that boasts extensive experience advising clients on contentious administrative tax disputes and nullity actions against regulatory decrees in Colombia. The firm represents both public and private entities, including clients hailing from the construction, energy, and life sciences industries.

Work Highlights

  • MPV Abogados represented Uber in a dispute against the DIAN over an amendment issued by the tax authority over an income tax return filed by the company for a matter valued at approximately USD13.6 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega
1
Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega
Head of Tax
1
Band 1

Founding partner Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega benefits from a long-standing track record in the Colombian tax space. He has extensive experience assisting national and international clients with both advisory and contentious tax mandates.

Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega is an excellent lawyer and a leading figure in his field. He is strategic, admirable and extremely competent.

The trajectory, experience and vision of Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega is undeniable and is always evident in the issues in which he advises and represents us.

Catalina Plazas
6
Catalina Plazas
6
Band 6

Head of the firm's litigation team, Catalina Plazas boasts expertise in the Colombian tax arena. She is sought after by clients across a range of industries, including banking, insurance, and real estate.

Catalina Plazas is a thorough, organized, and highly rigorous practitioner. She fully masters her area of tax expertise and adapts it seamlessly to the particularities of our business.

Ranked Lawyers at
MPV Abogados

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Colombia

Tax

Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega
1
Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega
Head of Tax
1
Band 1
Catalina Plazas
6
Catalina Plazas
6
Band 6

Members

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Mateo Vargas Pinzón

Claudia Plazas

Mauricio Mendoza

Paola Mesa

Industries

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Airlines

Automotive

Banking

Carbon

Cement sector

Commerce

Construction

Food and beverages sector

Insurance

Non Profit

Oil and Gas

Telecommunications