LAWYER PROFILE

Jaime Vargas

Latin America 2026

Cuatrecasas

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Colombia

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Cuatrecasas

Practice Areas

Tax

Tax Litigation

Career

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.

Publications

He is co-author of the book "Double Taxation Agreements in Colombia: theory and practice,” Editorial Legis, 2019.

Education

ITAM

Master’s in Taxation

2009

Universidad Externado de Colombia

Bachelor of Laws

1995

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Tax - Colombia

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Head of department Jaime Vargas 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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jaime Vargas has been a great asset to our company. I value his close involvement, in-depth knowledge of our operations, and his technical expertise.
TaxChambers Latin America