Medellín-based boutique B&O Abogados strikes the right note with clients for its ‘highly personalised support’. Founded in 2010, the firm handles a range of compliance and transactional matters, with a marked emphasis on corporate and tax law. Other substantive practice areas include intellectual property, foreign exchange law, and family estate planning. Firm co-founder Juan David Ocampo heads the corporate and commercial departments and handled several sizeable M&A transactions during 2023/24. Maria Mercedes Bermúdez — who co-founded the firm together with Ocampo — fronts the tax group, where she routinely advises on regulatory compliance, tax planning and transactional tax, including corporate reorganisations. In September 2023, Juan David Lalinde was elevated to the partnership; he splits his time between tax and corporate work. The team is further supported by intermediate associate Catalina Moreno, who advises on commercial law and tax matters.
Testimonials
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‘An advisory service that effectively integrates taxes, commercial and international affairs.’
‘We highlight María Mercedes Bermúdez for tax planning, where she balances creativity with rigour. Juan David Ocampo stands out for his understanding of business and negotiating skills.’