Godoy

Partner - Customs, international trade and foreign exchange law

Gustavo is the leading partner of our Customs and International Trade practice. With more than 30 years of experience, he has advised national and multinational companies on customs, foreign exchange, and international trade matters, combining technical expertise with high-level strategic insight. 

His career began at the Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN), and he later served as a legal advisor at renowned firms such as Arthur Andersen, PwC, and EY. Throughout his career, he has led the implementation of efficient supply chain operations, compliance strategies in international trade, the structuring of free trade zones and customs warehouses, as well as special trade incentive programs such as the Plan Vallejo. 

Gustavo is recognized for his expertise in the certification of Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) and in the design of legal models aimed at attracting foreign direct investment, thanks to his deep knowledge of the Colombian customs regime and international standards. 

Partner – Godoy Attorney – Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN). Legal Advisor in International Trade – Arthur Andersen, PwC, and EY. Expert in the structuring and implementation of free trade zones, customs warehouses, and special trade incentive programs (Plan Vallejo). Advisor on compliance strategies for AEO and foreign direct investment attraction. Active member of the legal community specialized in customs and international trade.

English, Spanish

Band 3 – Chambers and Partners Latin America (2023) – Category: International Trade/WTO.

Attorney at Law – Universidad Externado de Colombia. Specialization in Commercial Law – Universidad Externado de Colombia (1994). Diplomas in Taxation, Customs, Foreign Investment, and International Foreign Exchange. Candidate for Certification in Risk Management ISO 31000 – ICONTEC.