Recognised for its ‘vast experience and technical knowledge’, Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa’s tax practice has gone from strength to strength following its May 2024 demerger from the DLA Piper network. The team acts for a lengthy roster of major domestic and multinational companies and it continues to add new names, with Petrobras and Glencore among the 27 clients added to its portfolio during 2024/25. Department head Andrés González provides ’creative solutions to complex problems’ and specialises in tax consulting at both the national and international levels. He recently paired up with up-and-coming tax partner Laura Galeano to advise Mercantil Colpatria on the tax aspects of the sale of its stake in Scotiabank Colpatria, Fiduciaria Scotiabank Colpatria and Scotiabank Securities (Colombia) to The Bank of Nova Scotia. Among its contentious highlights, high-profile tax litigator César Camilo Cermeño represented several utility companies on disputes with the Public Services Superintendency and the Colombian Energy Regulation Committee over the taxable base of ‘special’ and ’additional’ contributions for public services. A strong pool of supporting lawyers includes associate director of the tax area, Juan Carlos Vinasco, as well as senior associates María Alejandra Bonilla, Juan Pablo Fernández and Óscar Munevar, who joined in June 2024 from KPMG Colombia.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent service from the tax practice (Andrés González and team). They respond quickly and concisely, proposing creative solutions to complex problems and providing context.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their availability and understanding of the business objectives. They put themselves into the client's shoes.’
‘Its vast experience and technical knowledge makes this team one of the best in tax litigation. Its availability and response times are clearly superior.’
‘Cesar Cermeño has extensive experience in tax litigation. His knowledge of both litigation with the DIAN and territorial entities is not easily found in other practices or firms.’
Key clients
- <p>Macquarie Group</p>
- <p>Shell Group</p>
- <p>Southern Cross Group</p>
- <p>Fondo Gibraltar</p>
- <p>Terranum</p>
- <p>AB InBev</p>
- <p>Patria Investments</p>
- <p>Gilinski Group</p>
- <p>Alpina</p>
- <p>Despegar</p>
- <p>Grupo Trinity</p>
- <p>Visum Capital</p>
- <p>EDF</p>
- <p>Total Eren</p>
- <p>Empresa Férrea Regional</p>
- <p>Tesla</p>
- <p>Grupo Avianca (Avianca, Taca Airlines, Tampa Cargo, Regional Express, Latin Logistics)</p>
- <p>Enel Group (Codensa, Emgesa)</p>
- <p>DiDi</p>
- <p>Centrales Eléctricas de Nariño</p>
Work highlights
Advised the Gilinski Group on designing the tax structure for its public acquisition offers to acquire shares in Grupo SURA and Grupo Nutresa.
Advised several utility companies on disputes with the Public Services Superintendency and the Colombian Energy Regulation Committee over the taxable base of ‘special’ and ‘additional’ contributions for public services.
Advised Mercantil Colpatria on the sale of its stake in Scotiabank Colpatria, Fiduciaria Scotiabank Colpatria and Scotiabank Securities (Colombia) to The Bank of Nova Scotia, including tax aspects.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
María Alejandra Bonilla
Practice head
Andrés González; César Camilo Cermeño; Laura Galeano