The growing tax practice at Cuatrecasas added nine new clients during 2024/25, including Macquarie Bank and Patria Investimentos. The firm’s signature finance offering is reflected in its work for banks, fintechs and investment managers, while it also advises construction, energy and technology companies. Team head Jaime Vargas is recommended for domestic and international tax planning, and transaction and investment structuring. He is supported by principal associate Juan Sebastián Bustillo and senior associate Nathalie Medina, who focus on tax litigation and tax planning, respectively. In August 2024, principal associate Diego Torres left to study abroad.
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- ‘Cuatrecasas' professionals are highly qualified and their assertiveness in the analysis of the tax complexities specific to the sector in which we operate is of a high level.’
- ‘Jaime Vargas is a highly qualified leading partner; his analytical capacity and ability to propose solutions to complex problems make him one of the best advisers in the country.’
Key clients
- Enel
- Facture - Grupo Estela
- Solarpack (recently changed to Zelestra)
- Ashmore
- Brookfield Renewable Partners
- Keralty (Colsanitas)
- Macquarie Bank Limited
- NuBank
- Patria Investimentos
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Estela on a cross-border corporate restructuring involving Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru.
Advised the lenders on tax implications for the financing of the Conexión Norte road project.
Advised Solarpack on the tax structuring of its solar power projects in Colombia.
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Leading associates
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Nathalie Medina
Practice head
Jaime Vargas