Tax
Colombia
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Ricardo Ruiz
Latin America 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by KPMG
Latin America
Practice Areas
Domestic and International Tax matters including Treaties and Pillar two rules, M&A structuring and Due Dilligence, and Complex Transactions, with expertise in sectors such as Industrial, Services, Banking, Insurance, Energy and Digital business.
Career
He has more than 25 years of experience. Ricardo is Partner in Charge of KPMG Tax & Legal practice in Colombia, and member of KPMG LATAM International Tax Hub. Before joining KPMG he worked for other firms like EY and Arthur Andersen.
Ricardo is President of Tax Affairs at Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce and, is also Director of International Taxation Program at ICDT.
In 2016, he was President of IFA Colombia.
Professional Memberships
Instituto Colombiano de Derecho Tributario
International Fiscal Association
Education
University of Florida - College of Law
LL.M in international taxation
2008 - 2009
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Abogado
1994 - 1999
Awards
Latin America Tax Practice Leader of the Year
International Tax Review
2021
Languages Spoken
Spanish (Native) and English
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Colombia - Cross Border
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Latin America
Tax - Colombia
Band 6
Individual Editorial
Heads of department Ricardo Ruiz is an active and experienced tax practitioner with solid market recognition. His practice covers a range of complex mandates including strategic tax advisory for a diverse client base.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Ricardo Ruiz is a business partner for us. He can provide comprehensive technical and business-oriented advice and his point of view has been crucial in merger, spin-off and tax planning operations.
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