Julián Jiménez
Esguerra JHR3
Tax
In February 2024, Esguerra JHR was formed through the merger of tax-focused firm Jimenez Higuita Rodriguez & Asociados and Esguerra Asesores Jurídicos. The newly combined tax practice has greater critical mass to handle large-scale tax matters, while it still retains the specialist offering of the legacy tax boutique. Striking a balance between contentious and non-contentious work, the group additionally possesses a strong international tax capability, where it can leverage its position as the Colombia member firm of Andersen Global. Seasoned expert Julián Jiménez is recommended for transactional tax and co-heads the team together with tax planning specialist Jairo Alberto Higuita; tax litigator Bibiana Buitrago; Carlos Giovanni Rodríguez, who handles a mix of advisory and litigation work; and Andrés Pachón Luna, who made partner in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Esguerra JHR is a firm that stands out for the professional quality of its lawyers and its permanent updating of knowledge on the topics. It offers a very personalised service and supports our teams in achieving their objectives.’
‘Knowledge and availability are the characteristics of the firm. Jairo Higuita has been fundamental in the planning and execution of our group tax strategy.’
‘The firm has developed a complete team of lawyers and professionals; their knowledge of tax matters is exceptional and their good advice has been fundamental to our business.’
‘Jairo Higuita is always willing to provide first-hand support on all issues that arise, always with the best disposition and with the best advice and suggestions, which we deeply value.’
‘The team stands out for its knowledge about the subjects consulted on, its concrete answers and its legal support that adjusts to the business.’
‘Lawyers demonstrate experience, clarity and opportunity.’
‘A comprehensive team that has the ability to see issues and needs from different legal specialties. Lawyers work in a co-ordinated and collaborative manner. Its diversity enriches its advice. The team serves the client directly and closely.’
‘Jairo Higuita and Bibiana Buitrago are very well-trained lawyers, with practice and expertise specialised in the issues they address, they have maturity and excellent relationships. The team’s closeness and kindness in treatment is exceptional.’
Key clients
- Parque Arauco
- Grupo Sophos
- Webhelp Americas
- Bolsa de Valores de Colombia
- Femsa KOF
- Cámara Colombiana de Infraestructura
- Tu Boleta
- Vindux
- DS Estudio
- Banco Agrario
- Grupo Haga
- Cartones y Papeles de Risaralda
Work highlights
- Advised Parque Arauco on the establishment of a private capital fund in Colombia dedicated to investing in local real estate projects.
- Advised Grupo Sophos on devising and implementing transfer pricing strategies aligned with international tax regulations.
- Advised Webhelp Americas on designing and implementing transfer pricing policies tailored to its specific services and functions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Andrés Pachón Luna
Esguerra JHRPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Julián Jiménez, Jairo Higuita, Carlos Giovanni Rodríguez, Bibiana Buitrago