Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados’ signature real estate practice is reflected in its tax offering, with the team well positioned to support the firm’s institutional real estate clients on tax matters concerning construction projects and transactions – it also handles tax litigation. Associate practice director Viviana Africano Franco leads the department, with backing from five-year associate Juan Nicolás Cortés.
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‘It has extensive knowledge of the tax rules applied to our sector and type of entity (non-profit). It knows in detail the procedures and requirements of the tax authorities and the best way to deal with officials and defend the interests of our entity.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their experience, for their collection of relevant information for the cases on which they advise us, and for their personal treatment and respect in all circumstances, which makes them trustworthy and generates peace of mind when taking care of our tax affairs.’
Key clients
- Corporación de Inversiones de Colombia (Colombia branch)
- Promotora La Alborada
- Inversiones SICA
- MPS Mayorista de Colombia
- CCLA Group
- Grupo Amarey
- Ícono Urbano
- Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano y Caribeño (CELAM)
- Canales Desarrolladores
- Asociación Para la Enseñanza – ASPAEN
Work highlights
Represented Corporación de Inversiones de Colombia (Colombia branch) in a $70m lawsuit against the Cadastral Authority of Bogotá challenging an administrative act that assigned incorrect property valuations to 362 estates.
Provided Promotora la Alborada with a tax analysis of a property tax incorrectly levied by a certain municipality in Colombia.
Advised CCLA Group on tax structuring and tax efficiencies concerning real estate projects in several cities in Colombia.
Lawyers
Practice head
Viviana Africano Franco