Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s international trade team is strongly aligned with its tax offering, with the practice primarily recognised for its strength in customs law. Advising on the full life cycle of related matters — including customs tax planning, regulatory compliance and contentious work — the group provides additional experience in complementary areas such as free-trade treaties and free zones. Managing partner and tax expert Martín Acero co-heads the department together with fellow tax specialists Carolina Rozo and Héctor Ramírez. Principal associate Juan José Castaño is also recommended by clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team's kindness and professionalism are what makes us stay with the firm and not look elsewhere.’
- ‘For their professionalism and clarity of advice and actions to follow we highlight Martín Acero and associate Juan José Castaño.’
Key clients
- Abbott Laboratories de Colombia
- Royal Terberg Group
- Adelante Soluciones Financieras (Addi)
- Ultracem
- CI Girdle & Lingerie
- Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena
Work highlights
Represented a global pharmaceutical company in the filing of an administrative action requesting the annulment of two tax rulings.
Represented Abbott Laboratories de Colombia in several custom and tax litigation cases, at the administrative and judicial level, regarding the custom classifications of imported goods.
Provided Royal Terberg Group with a comprehensive analysis from a tax, corporate, customs and foreign trade law perspective.
Practice head
Martín Acero; Carolina Rozo; Héctor Ramírez