Department profile
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Tax

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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About

Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Our tax team understands how the businesses of our clients work to help them achieving their objectives, by means of the design of local and cross-border structures the principal focus of which is the solid and efficient management of taxes, through the following areas:

  1. Local and Off-shore tax planning:
  2. International reorganizations:
  3. Transfer Pricing
  4. Private Clients reorganizations and tax planning
  5. Tax litigations and tax proceedings
  6. Customs and International Trade

Clients (21)

  • Schrader Camargo
  • Frescongelados Pannettiere
  • WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
  • Terranum Corporativo
  • Odinsa
  • Daabon Group
  • Procafecol
  • CI Banasan SA
  • Stanton Group
  • Esferd Andina Ltda.
  • CEPSA Colombia S.A.
  • Toyota
  • Colvalor S.A.
  • Latam Logistic Col Opco S.A.S.
  • Celsia S.A. E.S.P.
  • Mexico Infraestructure Partners
  • CAF Investment Projects S.A.
  • Frontera Energy Colombia
  • Mesoamerica Andino Colombia
  • Wework Colombia S.A.S.
  • Sanford Management Colombian Branch

Industries (8)

  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Media
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Tax - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a well-known full-service firm with an experienced tax group in Colombia. The department offers wide-ranging expertise and a team particularly skilled in designing tax-efficient structures for asset and share purchases, corporate reorganisations and project structuring. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is also active in handling transfer pricing issues.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised the Bank of Nova Scotia on the tax implications of the integration of its banking operations with Davivienda in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's tax department demonstrates a deep understanding of our needs, outstanding technical capabilities, and a strategic approach aligned with our objectives. Their support is proactive, reliable and consistent, making them a key legal partner to the company.

    Tax respondentLatin America
  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría demonstrates extensive knowledge of tax matters and applies it effectively to the realities of our business. The firm has the resources and capabilities necessary to advise on complex tax matters and understands both the business and how tax issues apply to it.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Martín Acero
    Band 1Martín Acero

    Martín Acero

    Market-leading co-head of department Martín Acero is held in high esteem by clients and peers alike for his renowned expertise in tax mandates in Colombia. He is well placed to advise on corporate matters and the implementation of tax structures.

    • Martín Acero is a highly experienced professional who offers excellent client service and commercial vision, along with practical and effective solutions.

      Tax respondentLatin America
    • Martín Acero is among the best tax and corporate lawyers in Colombia. He is very capable and very creative.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Carolina Rozo
    Band 2Carolina Rozo

    Carolina Rozo

    Talented co-head of department Carolina Rozo is regularly mandated by clients to assist with tax compliance matters in Colombia. She offers additional prowess in advising on wealth and tax planning, as well as tax disputes.

    • Carolina Rozo inspires a great deal of confidence. She is an excellent lawyer with strong ties to academia, a highly practical approach to the law and impeccable, comprehensive analysis. I trust her judgement and expertise on tax matters.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingHéctor Ramírez
    Up and ComingHéctor Ramírez

    Héctor Ramírez

    Co-head of the department and director of the firm's Barranquilla office, Héctor Ramírez is an up-and-coming practitioner who garners praise from interviewees for his tax practice in Colombia.

    • Héctor Ramírez is an excellent tax lawyer. His opinions and expertise are invaluable whenever we need them; he demonstrates extensive experience in tax matters, a strong knowledge of legal precedents, and great confidence in his arguments.

      Tax respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (3)

Colombia

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