CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s tax practice ‘employs strategy in a way that delivers concrete results’, according to clients. The team is active across a broad spectrum of tax areas, with its global network positioning it well for foreign direct investment work. Other strengths include deal structuring, international tax planning, transfer pricing and litigation. Santiago Arbouin heads the tax, and the customs law and trade groups, and is noted for international taxation. The team also includes ’extremely knowledgeable’ associate practice director Nicole Ríos and practice co-ordinator Natalia Recio.
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‘A highly multidisciplinary team, its analyses and solutions demonstrate its comprehensive approach and expertise in various topics. It is prompt in its responses and organised. It is the only team that has successfully recovered taxes for us. It employs strategy in a way that delivers concrete results.’
‘Nicole Ríos is a very efficient person and extremely knowledgeable about her subjects. We feel very well advised due to the team's practical, efficient approach and ability to explain all tax issues in a very simple manner without overcomplicating matters. Business acumen is what we seek.’
Key clients
EDF Group Electricité de France
BBI Colombia
Bruckner Group
Credibanco
Vygon Colombia / Vygon Group
Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico de Producción de Vacunas (Bogotábio)
Ursae
M.A. Colombia
City Parking – Indigo Group
Work highlights
Advised Ursae on tax matters, including regulatory compliance.
Advised MA Colombia on regulatory compliance and transfer pricing matters.
Advised BBI Colombia on tax incentives for developing efficient energy generation projects in Colombia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Nicole Ríos
Practice head
Santiago Arbouin