Araújo Ibarra

International Trade - Customs and Exchanges

Director of Customs and Exchanges

Lawyer with over 20 years of experience in international trade, customs law, and exchange regulations. She holds a Law degree from Universidad de La Sabana and a specialization in Customs Law from Universidad Externado de Colombia. Throughout her career, she has advised national and international clients on customs planning, foreign trade structuring, and compliance with exchange regulations, ensuring efficient strategies aligned with legal frameworks.

Her experience includes representing companies in customs and exchange disputes before administrative and judicial authorities, successfully resolving complex cases and achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. She focuses on strategic planning, team leadership, and building lasting relationships with clients and colleagues, founded on trust and mutual understanding.

Araújo Ibarra International Consultants Director of International Trade November 2023 – Present (1 year 1 month)

Leadership in planning and structuring commercial strategies for companies aiming to strengthen their presence in international markets. Comprehensive advisory services in customs operations and foreign trade, including optimization tools such as free trade zones and trade agreements.

Godoy & Hoyos Abogados Associate Director June 2019 – November 2023 (4 years 6 months)

Management of legal projects focused on foreign trade and resolution of customs disputes. Representation of clients in litigation before judicial and administrative authorities in Colombia.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría Senior Associate in Foreign Trade and Customs April 2011 – April 2019 (8 years 1 month)

Consulting in the planning and structuring of customs and exchange operations. Advisory on implementing foreign trade tools such as free trade zones, the Vallejo Plan, and international trading companies. Representation of clients in customs and trade litigation, ensuring favorable outcomes before government and judicial entities.

English - Spanish

Lawyer – Universidad de la Sabana Specialization in Customs Law – Universidad Externado de Colombia