Nicolás Potdevin Stein
Director of the Customs area of the Tax & Customs practice group.
Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA)
More informationGómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA)’s international trade practice is particularly weighted towards customs work, including customs planning, free trade zones, port filings and litigation. The team also has experience in advising on foreign trade transactions and free trade agreements. Department head Nicolás Potdevin Stein is widely recognised as a specialist in customs law, with strong expertise in disputes as well as general advisory work. Associate Andrea Mora Ramírez provides dedicated practice support, with a focus on free zones, tax, and customs law.
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‘Gómez-Pinzón Abogados' international trade and customs team stands out for its in-depth knowledge. I value its success stories concerning previous situations that have developed before the courts, this ensures strong advice.’
‘I highlight Nicolás Potdevin Stein for his excellent interpersonal relationships with clients, his closeness, clear communication and willingness to answer questions. I also highlight his deep knowledge in tax and customs matters, which has generated important results before the courts.’
Key clients
- Federal Express Corporation
- JGB
- Onelink
- Getcom Colombia
- Vaxthera
- Laboratorios Baxter
- Sociedad Portuaria Terminal De Contenedores De Buenaventura
- Kuehne + Nagel
- CI Cargill De Colombia
- Glaxosmithkline Colombia
- Comercial Alpa
- Glencore Colombia
- Comercializadora Internacional De Llantas
- Zona Franca Santander
- Motul Ibérica (Colombia branch)
- Bavaria y Cia
- Sistemas Colombia
- Procter & Gamble Colombia
Work highlights
- Advised FedEx Corporation on customs and foreign trade legislation applicable in Colombia.
- Advised JGB on the presentation of a legal claim against the official customs classification of antiseptic alcohol, issued by the Colombian Customs Office.
- Advised Onelink on free zone regime-related matters.
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Nicolás Potdevin Stein