Department profile
Pérez-Llorca

International Trade/WTO

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


Pérez-Llorca

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About

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GP’s customs and international trade team is headed by one very experienced and knowledgeable director; it counts with the assistance of an associate with over five years’ experience, and it can also rely on the expertise of two tax and customs partners.

Our customs and foreign trade practice group has an outstanding reputation for customs planning work for national Colombian and international clients, including advice on matters relating to free trade zones, AEO submissions, customs warehouses, port submissions, customs, international trade, and foreign exchange advice.

This practice group is also well known for its expertise and experience in customs and foreign exchange disputes and litigation. The team provides consulting to both national and multinational companies on a wide variety of matters, including conducting foreign trade operations, attending consults arising out of companies’ day-to-day operations, customs planning, legal advice on Free Trade Treaties, application of origin regulations and advice and implementation of Free Trade Zones.

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International Trade/WTO - Colombia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Noteworthy full-service firm Pérez- Llorca boasts extensive experience acting on a wide range of customs and international trade matters in Colombia, including sector-related dispute resolution. The law firm is active advising clients on free trade zone operations and extensions, on proceedings before the DIAN, and on foreign exchange matters. Such clients that sought out the department are figures within the import sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Pérez- Llorca represented Gestión Cargo Zona Franca in addressing concerns raised by DIAN regarding the import of sugar.

Strengths

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  • We value Pérez-Llorca's legal and operational expertise in customs regimes, offering well-rounded defence of our interests, as well as their strong drive to craft strategies tailored to client needs.

    International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America
  • Pérez-Llorca has a vision like no other in the Colombian arena. They know very well where foreign trade and customs are moving, which allows them to be at the forefront of changes in this area.

    International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nicolás Potdevin Stein
    Band 1Nicolás Potdevin Stein

    Nicolás Potdevin Stein

    Outstanding legal practitioner Nicolás Potdevin Stein comes recommended by clients and peers alike for his prowess in international trade and customs issues in Colombia.

    • In Nicolás Potdevin Stein, we have found a professional with deep expertise in international trade mandates and outstanding service and support at all times.

      International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America
    • Nicolás Potdevin Stein is a fantastic lawyer with deep knowledge of his field, always ready to support the business with sharp insight and an impressively fast response time.

      International Trade/WTO respondentLatin America

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Colombia

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