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Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Posse Herrera Ruiz´ tax practice is the one of the most recognized practices in Colombia. We provide comprehensive tax, customs and cross-border trade services associated with ongoing business operations and tax planning for investment projects. 

Our services include support for tax and customs filings and compliance, review of financial investment models for the purpose of optimizing tax liabilities, representation of national and foreign companies before Colombian authorities, with respect to filings, authorizations, appeals, tax benefit recognition and tax litigation through the following services:

  • Private Clients regarding trusts, state planning and tax compliace
  • Permanent tax assesment
  • Transactional tax
  • ​International Tax
  • Tax Planning
  • Tax Litigation
  • Foreign exchange regime

Tax planning is an integral part of our comprehensive legal support for restructurings, sales and acquisitions of Colombian entities.

The firms´s International Trade and Customs area is active in  analyzing international treaties regarding double taxation and free trade, the development and approval of free-trade zones, the negotiation of stability agreements with the Colombian government, and the structuring of investment and private equity funds, trade remedies, regulatory permits, and advisory in international trade and customs and  litigation. 

Posse Herrera Ruiz is heavily involved in tax matters related to finance, capital markets, infrastructure, natural resources and energy.


Chambers Review

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Tax - Colombia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Full-service firm Posse Herrera Ruiz fields an outstanding practice group that boasts an important position at the forefront of the Colombian tax space. The department is active in representing a high-profile multinational clientele in both contentious and non-contentious tax mandates. Posse Herrera Ruiz's highly experienced team assists clients with the tax structuring of complex corporate transactions, including share and asset acquisitions and joint venture agreements. The legal team can also be found representing companies in controversy-related proceedings concerning revenue tax.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Guillermo Ruiz
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Band 1
Head of department Juan Guillermo Ruiz leads Posse Herrera Ruiz's tax practice. He offers specialised expertise and possesses extensive experience advising on the tax structuring of complex corporate transactions in Colombia.

Juan Guillermo Ruiz's seniority and in-depth knowledge is an invaluable support for decision-making, and the level of sophistication he proved is very strong.

Juan Guillermo Ruiz is one of the three most influential practitioners in this sector and is widely regarded as one of the country's leading tax experts.

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Juan Camilo De Bedout
3
Band 3

Colombian practitioner Juan Camilo De Bedout receives sterling praise from clients and peers alike for his solid expertise in advising on tax litigation.

Juan Camilo De Bedout's approach to tax litigation strategies is exceptional. He has a holistic and analytical vision of each situation, offering clear and timely solutions.

4
Jaime Gómez
4
Band 4

Skilled practitioner Jaime Gómez continues to receive praise from clients and peers alike for his activity within the Colombian tax arena.

Any company requiring tax efficiencies and timely responses should turn to Jaime Gómez. He's an excellent professional and an expert adviser who is concerned about the profitability of our business.

Ranked Lawyers at
Posse Herrera Ruiz

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Colombia

Tax

1
Juan Guillermo Ruiz
1
Band 1
3
Juan Camilo De Bedout
3
Band 3
4
Jaime Gómez
4
Band 4

Members

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Juan David Barbosa

Juan David Velasco

Clients

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Adidas

Airbus

Banmedica

Cencosud

Diageo

Femsa - Coca Cola

Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana

Itaú

Petrobras

Shell

Tata Motors

Terpel

Industries

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Banks & Financial Institutions

Energy & Natural Resorces

Infrastructure

Insurance

Lifesciences & Health

Pharma

Private Equity Funds

Retail