DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán is currently working with some of the most representative domestic and international clients in day-to-day tax matters, as well as in complex operations.

We are known for our experience in international tax law, tax planning and structuring, estate planning, tax litigation, access to tax and foreign trade programs and incentives. Additionally, our team has broad experience in international exchange matters related to foreign investment projects and foreign trade operations and free-trade zones.

We offer a unique service given the international approach of our practice, our deep knowledge in double taxation agreements and our broad experience in international regulation, among others.

We offer a unique service given the international approach of our practice, our deep knowledge in double taxation agreements and our broad experience in international regulation, among others.

In addition to having a highly specialized team, our Firm works harmoniously with several DLA Piper offices around the world, meeting the needs of our clients with a global focus.

We have a fully integrated team of lawyers that is able to assist clients virtually anywhere in the world with first-hand knowledge of the regulations applicable in each jurisdiction.

Our services include:

• Advising on international tax law
• Transactional tax advice in M&A operations.
• Advising on international tax law.
• Advising on the design and planning of business reorganizations, local and international investments and asset sales.
• Tax advice in estate and succession planning.
• Tax advice on the purchase and sale of assets.
• Tax advice on financings.
• Advising on the investment and development of efficient and productive projects.

The team of DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán has extensive experience in the implementation of corporate governance systems, prevention of legal risks, control of regulatory compliance and crisis management.

Our Compliance team is aware of the transversal nature of compliance, matters throughout the regulatory field, including money laundering and terrorism financing, matters related to personal data, competition, environmental, labor, human rights, among others, which companies must comply with to prevent any type of risk resulting from their economic activities.

Our support to clients focuses on defining, implementing and developing the necessary mechanisms for the prevention of legal risks and the control of regulatory compliance, including assistance, planning and execution of internal investigations as a preventive or reactive measure when identifying contingent or potentially contingent situations seeking to customize the program and the identification of risks to the specific activity of our clients.

Our services include:

• Identification of risks.
• Definition and implementation of manuals.
• Designing compliance policies.
• Providing training for our clients.
• Compliance due diligence of our clients.

The Litigation and Arbitration practice area of DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán has represented both domestic and foreign clients in complex conflicts in all areas of business law, including corporate, commercial, tax, insurance, civil liability, antitrust and administrative matters, among others.

The experience of the firm in arbitration proceedings has led to the recognition of the team in the international arena. We have extensive experience representing clients in national and international commercial arbitrations before national arbitration institutions. Our approach is to reduce the uncertainties involved in commercial disputes through the design and implementation of innovative resolution strategies and effective case management.

Experience in the following courts:

• American Arbitration Association (AAA).
• International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). 
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).
• United Nations Commission of International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

We have broad experience in the prompt and effective resolution of corporate conflicts through corporate governance and litigation strategies tailored to the needs of our clients and based on the complexities of each dispute. We have participated in the most complex and recognized disputes in Colombia in recent years.

DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán set up what is perhaps the first successful practice area in Colombia engaging in shareholder activism through the enforcement of minority investor rights across a wide range of companies, from family-owned enterprises to listed firms. Our experience in litigation and the results of our work has led the Firm to receive wide local and international recognition. Our approach consists of proposing innovative resolution strategies, managing cases effectively and permanently assisting the client in the evaluation and mitigation of the risks associated with litigation.

We also specialize in the design and implementation of corporate practices and corporate governance, in order to meet the expectations of our clients and prevent potential conflicts. We identify flaws in the performance of the various internal bodies and design control mechanisms to facilitate their operation. In addition, we provide advice on the structuring and implementation of statutory schemes, shareholders’ agreements and participation strategies in meetings of corporate bodies.

Our services allow our local and international clients to conduct their businesses properly and smoothly.

Our services include:

• Advising on the structuring and implementation of corporate governance schemes to prevent corporate conflicts.
• Advising and supporting domestic and foreign companies and investors in shareholders meetings.
• Advising on the design and execution of litigation strategies aimed at resolving complex corporate conflicts.
• Advising on directors’ liability.
• Advising and supporting in administrative investigations related with possible violations of the current corporate regime.
• Advising and supporting domestic and foreign directors in board meetings.
• Evaluating corporate practices to assess their compliance with the applicable legal regime.
• Advising on the design of shareholders’ agreements and complex statutory structures.

We advise local and international clients in all aspects related to their corporate and commercial activities, mainly in transactions related to mergers & acquisitions (M&A).

Los clientes de DLA Piper Martínez Beltrán clients benefit from a leading mergers and acquisitions practice in Colombia and globally, as Mergermarket has repeatedly pointed out, “[...] has participated in more M&A transactions than any other law firm in the world”.

Our experience allows us to carry out cross-border businesses and/or with foreign parties and support clients during all stages of the transaction, offering profitable and pragmatic business solutions.

We are characterized and recognized in Colombia for offering clients the personal service and dedication of our partners and each one of the members of their teams.

Our lawyers are focused on providing creative and innovative solutions to problems that may arise during transactions. We are multidisciplinary professionals oriented towards customer service and committed to efficient work, ensuring that the transaction always meets the specified deadlines and serving the interests of our clients.

We have built a work platform where we combine global experience with our local knowledge in each one of the jurisdictions in which we have a presence so that our clients obtain the best experience before, during and after the transaction.

From due diligence to post-closing advice, we are committed to providing all the resources and tools required to obtain the desired results and achieve the proposed goals.

Our services include:

• Design and structuring of transaction documents.
• Advising on the negotiation of transaction documents, negotiation of share purchase agreements, purchase and sale of assets, shareholders’ agreements and/or guarantee agreements.
• Advising before competent authorities to proceed with the transaction, including, without limitation, the Financial Superintendence and the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, as applicable.
• Performing due diligence for potential buyers and potential sellers.
• Analyzing and advising on the structuring of the transaction.