Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas

One of the few global brands with an on-the-ground presence in Medellín, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas launched its platform in the city in 2020. Following the pandemic, the office has made significant strides to increase its share of the local market and now counts leading regional players such as C.I. Conserba and Puerto Bahía de Colombia among its key clients. Tax is a core service offering of the group, with tax specialist Ernesto López the key local partner. López is particularly recognised for his experience in the manufacturing, mining, and food and beverage sectors, and recently advised Medellín-based paper manufacturer Tann Colombiana on a correction of a tax refund request regarding VAT. The team also benefits from the expertise of projects specialist Pablo Jaramillo, who splits his practice between Bogotá and Medellín. At associate level, Medellín-based Pedro Santamaría is recommended for tax matters, including tax structuring, tax planning, regulatory compliance and litigation.