MPV Abogados

Founded in 1981 and led by its managing partner, Mauricio A. Plazas Vega, MPV Abogados has established itself as one of the most prestigious law firms in Colombia and Latin America. It has a broad portfolio of practice areas, within which tax law stands out in particular. Its portfolio includes constitutional economic law, public finance law, foreign exchange law, asset management, family law, sports law and immigration law, all areas in which MPV Abogados also has great experience and recognition. MPV Abogados focuses on legal consulting and representation of clients in litigation of great relevance in all its areas of practice, but with special emphasis on tax matters, before the high courts of Colombia and other jurisdictions, always with a strategic approach and the highest quality in the defense of the interests of its clients. It achieved a litigation success rate of over 90% in 2024, which undoubtedly demonstrates his rigor in litigation practice.

PRACTICE AREAS:

TAX LAW:

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, on occasion, 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, both before the administrative tax authorities and before the Contentious-Administrative Jurisdiction. All our services are provided by experts of the highest professional and personal qualities, recognized nationally and internationally for their excellence and rigor.

We collaborate with companies from all sectors of the economy, as well as with unions and associations, and in some cases, with individuals. 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.

PUBLIC FINANCE LAW:

MPV Abogados has recognized experience in the field of Public Finance Law in general and specifically in the legal aspects of public revenue and expenditure, budget, economic planning and public credit. The context for the development of its activities in these matters is constituted by the persistent academic activity developed by several of its members in important universities in the country and abroad.

CONSTITUTIONAL ECONOMIC LAW:

As a fundamental basis for its activities in the areas of Public Finance Law, Tax Law, Exchange Law and International Investments, the members of MPV Abogados are constantly studying the normative, doctrinal and jurisprudential developments that have to do with Title XII of the Political Constitution of Colombia on ‘Economic and Public Finance Regime’.

In this context, the Firm usually intervenes in cases on the constitutionality or legality of laws and acts of the Public Administration, in addition to providing advice on these aspects to its various clients when required.

MPV ABOGADOS advises and represents people in all sectors of the economy, which allows it to have a deep knowledge of all economic sectors, their particularities and needs, knowledge that results in an excellent service that responds, in a precise manner, to the needs and objectives of each of its clients.

INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS

MPV Abogados has extensive experience in advising foreign capital investments in Colombia and Colombian capital abroad, with emphasis on tax and foreign exchange issues.

It assists its clients in the design and effective implementation of investments in Colombia and abroad, with special analysis of the exchange and tax implications of their investments, always seeking the greatest optimization and efficiency.

MPV ABOGADOS advises and represents people in all sectors of the economy, which allows us to have a deep knowledge of all economic sectors, their particularities and needs, knowledge that results in an excellent service that responds precisely to the needs and objectives of each of our clients.

EXCHANGE LAW:

MPV Abogados has extensive experience in advising foreign capital investments in Colombia and Colombian capital abroad, with emphasis on tax and exchange issues.

We assist our clients in the design and effective implementation of investments in Colombia and abroad, with special analysis of the exchange and tax implications of their investments, always seeking the greatest optimization and efficiency.

MPV ABOGADOS advises and represents people in all sectors of the economy, which allows us to have a deep knowledge of all economic sectors, their particularities and needs, knowledge that results in an excellent service that responds precisely to the needs and objectives of each of our clients.

FAMILY LAW AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT:

MPV Abogados offers advice on family matters, with a special focus on family businesses and wealth management of families and individuals of high economic value.

In these matters, MPV Abogados provides the following services:

• • Design and review of national and international wealth management structures for both family businesses and individuals.
  • Protection of family assets.
  • Drawing up family protocols.
  • Structuring the articles of association of family businesses.
  • Structuring the governing bodies of family businesses.
  • Advising and drafting shareholder agreements.
  • Drafting of wills.
  • Support in the structuring and restructuring of family companies.
  • Advice and representation in successions, including contentious successions.
  • Structuring of successions.
  • Guidance and advice on the property regime of marriages and de facto marital unions, including capitulations.
  • Advice and representation in divorce proceedings, including contentious divorces.
  • Advice and representation in cessation of civil effects of religious marriages and termination of de facto marital unions.
  • Advice and representation in matters of alimony and custody.
  • Advice and accompaniment in all other matters involved in family law and asset management

SPORTS LAW:

MPV Abogados has a special interest in the legal aspects of Sports Law in its constitutional, exchange and tax expressions and carries out consultancy activities for sports entities and professionals to optimize the management of all their affairs and structure their operations and the development of their activities in the best possible way

MIGRATION LAW:

We provide support services to foreigners and their families to legalize their entry and stay in Colombia.

LANGUAGES:

Spanish, english, french and italian.

MPV ABOGADOS AS A MEMBER OF SIGNATURE LEGAL GROUP:

MPV ABOGADOS is a member of the recently established SIGNATURE LEGAL GROUP, a comprehensive alliance formed in 2025, which brings together five of the most prominent boutique law firms both in the country and internationally, combining the knowledge and expertise inherent to their respective areas of specialization. The other member firms of SIGNATURE LEGAL GROUP are:

1. IBARRA RIMON: Led by Gabriel Ibarra, the firm has over 30 years of experience and is widely recognized in the fields of foreign trade, customs, and competition law. Its clients value the fact that matters are handled directly by partners with specialized knowledge in each area, as well as the accessibility and availability of all members of the team. The firm also stands out in other practice areas, including intellectual property, consumer law, personal data protection, compliance, and dispute resolution.
2. PRIAS CADAVID: Specializing in Economic and Corporate Criminal Law, the firm is dedicated to representing its clients’ interests in criminal proceedings, both in terms of technical defense and victim representation. In addition, the firm focuses on the implementation of risk prevention policies, with the objective of avoiding the occurrence of criminal judicial situations. To this end, it has a team of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in legal advisory, litigation, investigation, and evidence gathering.
3. QUINTERO & QUINTERO: A labor law advisory and consulting firm with offices in Bogotá, Medellín, and Barranquilla. Specialists in both collective and individual labor law, as well as collective bargaining, management of highly complex labor projects, handling of constitutional protection actions (“tutelas”), labor and procedural labor audits. The firm also has expertise in constitutional labor law, administrative labor law, labor tax law, and labor criminal law. Its highly qualified team of attorneys comprises experts in various areas, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the needs of companies and public entities facing complex labor challenges. In 2024, the firm achieved a success rate exceeding 90% in labor litigation and constitutional protection actions, a testament to its knowledge and experience in these areas. The firm offers comprehensive advice tailored to each client’s specific needs, ensuring organized, efficient, and precise management in all entrusted labor matters.
4. TORRADO ANGARITA & PINZÓN ABOGADOS: Renowned for its high level of specialization in key areas such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, securities and capital markets law, corporate restructurings, strategic alliances, corporate financings (with both national and international lenders), financial and banking law, as well as in the resolution of corporate disputes. Accordingly, the firm has served as counsel in several of the largest and most complex private business negotiations carried out in Colombia. The firm understands that success in these fields requires working under three fundamental pillars: specialization, the generation of added value through in-depth legal analysis and strategic advisory, and a highly personalized service that ensures confidentiality and efficiency in the handling of complex transactions.

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