Brigard Urrutia maintains a holistic approach to tax law, with its ability to ‘address complex matters from a comprehensive perspective’ a recurring theme among clients. The practice advises domestic and foreign companies across all of Colombia’s key economic sectors on a range of advisory, transactional and contentious tax, with notable experience in international taxation, high-stakes disputes and innovative transactional issues. Tax litigation head Catalina Jaramillo is recommended for her ability to ’explain complex concepts and situations in simple language’. Among her recent highlights, she successfully represented Indra Colombia against the Colombian Tax Office in a COP$9bn tax dispute. Rounding out the partner group are Andrés Hernández, who focuses on tax planning and advisory work, and up-and-coming specialist Daniel Duque. The team is further supported by Nicolás Mondragón, promoted to senior associate in November 2024, and senior associate Camilo Gamboa, who joined from Goh the same month. Adrián Rodríguez left to establish his own boutique in August 2024.
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‘The team is distinguished by its strategic focus, deep industry knowledge, and ability to offer innovative, customised solutions to our clients. Its highly specialised professionals combine local and international experience, allowing them to address complex matters from a comprehensive perspective.’
‘BU is distinguished by its unique combination of experience, specialisation, and strategic approach to each case. Its lawyers not only possess deep technical knowledge but also understand our clients' specific needs, providing customised and effective solutions.’
‘The team is up to date with all the latest updates, studious, and willing. The team compares well to others in that it is always attentive and willing to answer questions. Lawyers are friendly experts.’
‘I appreciate Brigard Urrutia's legal opinions, which are well-founded, while its service is impeccable. BU's partners communicate well in English and seamlessly work with multinational teams.’
‘We value the support the team provides to clients, from understanding the problem through to the final deliverables. It understands as if it was part of the client's internal team. Lawyers stand out for their analytical skills, holistic view of the matter to be advised on and closeness to the client.’
‘We recommend the team for its good relationships with tax authorities. Catalina Jaramillo provides excellent customer service, understanding of client needs, and personalised attention.’
Key clients
- <p>Prodemex – Carmet</p>
- <p>Colombia Infrastructure Equity Fund – CIEF</p>
- <p>Indra Colombia</p>
- <p>Masterfoods Colombia</p>
- <p>NU Colombia Compañía de Financiamiento – NuBank</p>
- <p>ContourGlobal</p>
- <p>Grupo Argos</p>
- <p>UBS Switzerland</p>
- <p>Landis+Gyr E.D.M.</p>
- <p>China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC)</p>
- <p>Pexto Colombia – Cobre</p>
Work highlights
Successfully represented Indra Colombia against the Colombian Tax Office in a COP$9bn tax dispute.
Advised NuBank on the tax structuring and implementation of Colombia’s first merger of a non-financial entity into a financial entity.
Advised Prodemex on tax matters connected to a PPP project.
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Practice head
Catalina Jaramillo; Andrés Hernández; Daniel Duque