INDIVIDUAL PROFILE

Juan David Velasco

High Net Worth 2025

Baker McKenzie S.A.S.

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Law

Colombia

6 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie S.A.S.

Practice Areas

Juan David is a Transactional Tax Partner and Wealth Management Practice Group Leader at Baker McKenzie Colombia.

As a leading transactional tax practitioner, he has actively advised numerous public and private companies, as well as private equity and venture capital firms on multijurisdictional tax-related aspects of investment, project finance, mergers, acquisitions and disposition of business interests and corporate reorganizations.

He also works with high-net-worth individuals on private wealth management, tax-efficient estate planning strategies and cross-border asset-protection structures.

Juan's practice focuses on International Tax, Transactional Tax, Merger and Acquisition Tax, Taxation of Private Equity and Venture Capital, Taxation of Digital Economy, Taxation of Compensation & Benefits, and Wealth Management for private clients.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Colombia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Juan David Velasco is experienced in corporate structuring, succession planning and other tax advice. He also advises ultra high net worth clients on estate planning and trust-related matters, frequently working on both domestic and cross-border matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Juan David has become very important to us because of his vision and ability to understand our problems.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
He is excellent - sharp and also a great human being.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
He has consistently demonstrated his ability to navigate the most challenging legal landscapes with remarkable success, earning our complete confidence in the process.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
His insights into market trends and regulatory changes allow him to offer strategic guidance, ensuring clients are well positioned to make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
His exceptional expertise, strategic insight and commitment have guided us through complex cross-border matters.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth