COLOMBIA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Jaime Trujillo, Juan David Velasco, Natalia Ponce de León and Angelica Navarro Baker McKenzie S.A.S.
Baker McKenzie S.A.S. was established in 1949 and is recognised as one of the foremost international law firms. With a presence in 45 countries through 75 offices, including in 36 of the top 40 global econ - omies, the firm employs nearly 5,000 lawyers and around 13,000 staff. Renowned for transactional law services, it offers a comprehensive global plat - form, industry-specific expertise, and profound local market insights allowing seamless co-ordination on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters through deep regional integration. The firm is the preferred choice for multinational corporations and both domestic and international private equity firms, and is valued for its
integrated global, Latin American and local Colom - bian market expertise. Serving a diverse clientele, the firm specialises in advising high-profile multina - tional companies, particularly in heavily regulated in - dustries such as oil and gas, energy, healthcare, life sciences, automotive, agrifood, chemicals and real estate. In Colombia, the firm is frequently instructed on sophisticated transactions and projects involving cross-border elements and regulatory complexity. With a focus on delivering sector-specific counsel, it is at the forefront of legal services, driving innovation and excellence in a complex global market.
Authors
Jaime Trujillo has advised clients on transactional matters, including M&A and private equity deals, in both public and private acquisitions and in divestitures for over 25 years. He was acting global chair of Baker McKenzie
Juan David Velasco is a transactional tax partner and wealth management practice group leader at Baker McKenzie in Colombia. He has advised numerous public and private companies, as well as private equity
in 2018 and 2019, and was a member of Baker McKenzie’s global executive committee from 2017 to 2021. He has also been the chair of Baker McKenzie’s financial committee and for the Latin America region, as well as the managing partner in Colombia. Between 2013 and 2016, he was the leader of Baker McKenzie’s Latin America M&A/ private equity practice group and has advised on some of the most relevant M&A transactions in Colombia.
and venture capital firms, on multi-jurisdictional tax-related aspects of investment, project finance, M&A and disposition of business interests and corporate reorganisations. He also works with high net worth individuals on private wealth management, tax-efficient estate-planning strategies and cross- border asset-protection structures. His practice focuses on international tax, transactional tax, M&A tax, taxation of private equity and venture capital,
taxation of digital economy, taxation of compensation and benefits, and wealth management.
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