Band 4
Provided by Jaime Vargas Cifuentes
Tax
Tax Litigation
Jaime Vargas advises national and multinational companies from different sectors such as energy, oil & gas, telecommunications, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and consumer.
He is an expert in advising clients on complex tax matters related to national and international tax planning, M&A, investment and divestment structures, tax controversy, and tax litigation.
Before joining Cuatrecasas, he led the tax practice of two Big Four audit firms in Colombia and the Colombian tax practice of a major global law firm. He also worked as corporate and international tax manager for Mexico's leading multinational bottling group.
He lectures on tax planning and corporate taxation in master’s and doctorate studies at Universidad Externado de Colombia. He chairs the Academic Commission of the Colombian Institute of Tax Law.
He is co-author of the book "Double Taxation Agreements in Colombia: theory and practice,” Editorial Legis, 2019.
He is co-author of the book "Double Taxation Agreements in Colombia: theory and practice,” Editorial Legis, 2019.
Spanish
English
ITAM
Master’s in Taxation
2009
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Bachelor of Laws
1995
Provided by Chambers
Head of department Jaime Vargas Cifuentes of Cuatrecasas is highly regarded within the Colombian tax market. He has extensive experience in advising on complex tax optimisation mandates for both international and local clients.
Provided by Chambers
Jaime Vargas Cifuentes has been a great asset to our company. I value his close involvement, in-depth knowledge of our operations, and his technical expertise.
Jaime Vargas Cifuentes has been a great asset to our company. I value his close involvement, in-depth knowledge of our operations, and his technical expertise.