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Key contacts
CMO: Laura Camila Ruiz Montoya
Marcom: Marcom
Partner: Julián Jiménez
Quick facts
Number of partners

20

Number of advisors

200

Network memberships

Andersen Global, Red Legal Iberoamericana

Languages

Spanish, English, German, French, Portuguese

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Tax
Tax controversy
Transactional tax
Transfer pricing
Firm overview

Esguerra JHR represents the strategic combination of Esguerra Asesores Jurídicos and Jiménez Higuita Rodríguez, two leading firms in Colombia with a combined history of more than 40 years and a synergy of shared values. We are more than a law firm; we are a new horizon in legal and tax services. Our goal is to provide high-quality, comprehensive advice and innovative solutions to our clients.

Our commitment to excellence drives every aspect of our work, from the first contact to the successful resolution of each legal case. We approach the legal future with a clear vision and a disruptive approach, offering cutting-edge solutions to address the most complex challenges. We believe in the power of innovation to drive progress and are committed to leading the way toward a brighter, more accessible legal future for all.

At Esguerra JHR, we provide specialized legal advice and customized tax solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. Our team of professionals offers solutions adapted to the specific circumstances of each case, ensuring that our clients receive tailored and effective legal and tax support.

 

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Key practice areas

Corporate tax matters:

  • Restructuring
  • M&A
  • Transactions
  • Corporate taxes
  • Financial services
  • Cross-border project management
  • Environmental
  • Technology

Dispute resolution:

  • Competition/anti-trust cases
  • Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Pre-litigation
  • Controversy management

Tax advisory:

  • Tax consulting
  • International tax advisory

Indirect tax:

  • VAT
  • GST
  • Customs
  • Supply chains

Transfer pricing:

  • International Tax Planning
  • Economic Modelling
  • Cross-Border Project Management
  • Business Restructuring
  • Business Model Optimisation
  • TP Risk Management
  • IP Management
  • Competition / Anti-Trust Cases
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Controversy Management
  • TP Policy Design
Sector expertise
  • Financial services
  • Oil and gas
  • Banking
  • Media
  • Consumer goods and services
Key practice contacts and recent matter highlights

Tax Practice:

Julián Jiménez Mejía
Partner
jjimenez@esguerrajhr.com

Jairo Higuita Naranjo
Partner
jhiguita@esguerrajhr.com

Carlos Rodríguez Vásquez
Partner
crodriguez@esguerrajhr.com

Bibiana Buitrago Duarte
Partner
bbuitrago@esguerrajhr.com

Transfer Pricing practice:

Natalia Rojas Garcia
Manager Director
natalia.rojas@jhrcorp.co

Juan Sebastián Cubides
Manager
jcubides@esguerrajhr.com

Address:
Calle 93b #12-18, Piso 4
Bogotá, D.C. 110221
Tel:+57 60 1432 2099 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://esguerrajhr.com/
2026 Edition
General corporate tax
Tier 3
35 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Brigard Urrutia
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EY
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GodoyHoyos_Goh
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KPMG
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
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Posse Herrera Ruiz
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PwC
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Pérez-Llorca
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Tier 2

Baker McKenzie
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Cahn-Speyer Paredes & Asociados
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Deloitte
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Garrigues
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Lewin & Wills
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Tier 3

Araújo Ibarra Consultores Internacionales
3 practice areas
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Cañón Asociados
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Cañón Thompson
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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas
4 practice areas
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Esguerra JHR
6 practice areas
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Ghan Abogados
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Lloreda Camacho & Co
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Mauricio A Plazas Vega Abogados & Cía
4 practice areas
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Paniagua & Tovar Abogados
3 practice areas
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Quiñones Cruz Abogados
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SanintRivas
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Tier 4

Jiménez Duarte Asociados
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Osman Abogados
5 practice areas
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Rueda Mantilla Abogados Asociados
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Santiago Meza Abogados & Asesores
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Vivanco & Vivanco
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CMS Rodríguez-Azuero
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Cuatrecasas
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Holland & Knight
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Solvere
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Tax controversy
Tier 3
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GodoyHoyos_Goh
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Mauricio A Plazas Vega Abogados & Cía
4 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
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Tier 2

Deloitte
7 practice areas
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Garrigues
6 practice areas
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KPMG
7 practice areas
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Lloreda Camacho & Co
5 practice areas
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Posse Herrera Ruiz
6 practice areas
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Quiñones Cruz Abogados
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

Brigard Urrutia
6 practice areas
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Esguerra JHR
6 practice areas
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Paniagua & Tovar Abogados
3 practice areas
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Santiago Meza Abogados & Asesores
3 practice areas
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Other notable

Solvere
3 practice areas
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Transactional tax
Tier 2
13 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Brigard Urrutia
6 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
6 practice areas
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Posse Herrera Ruiz
6 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
6 practice areas
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Tier 2

Baker McKenzie
6 practice areas
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Deloitte
7 practice areas
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EY
7 practice areas
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Esguerra JHR
6 practice areas
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KPMG
7 practice areas
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PwC
7 practice areas
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Other notable

Cuatrecasas
3 practice areas
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Solvere
3 practice areas
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Transfer pricing
Tier 3
20 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie
6 practice areas
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Brigard Urrutia
6 practice areas
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Deloitte
7 practice areas
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EY
7 practice areas
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PwC
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

BaseFirma
3 practice areas
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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas
4 practice areas
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Garrigues
6 practice areas
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GodoyHoyos_Goh
6 practice areas
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KPMG
7 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
6 practice areas
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Posse Herrera Ruiz
6 practice areas
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SanintRivas
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

Esguerra JHR
6 practice areas
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IG TP Experts
3 practice areas
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Quorum Consulting Group
3 practice areas
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TPC Group
3 practice areas
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Andersen
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Pérez-Llorca
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Overview

Based in Colombia, the tax practice of Esguerra JHR specializes in tax, customs, M&A and exchange law. The firm has been recognized for its expertise across several industries including, health care, energy, education, financial markets, food and drink producers, software, and infostructure. The firm is known for its technical excellence, innovative problem-solving, and client-focused service. 

During the research cycle, Esguerra JHR has been active in corporate tax. The firm assists Colombian conglomerate group Grupo Empresarial IGA, in tax structuring related to an international expansion. The tax team structured legal vehicles necessary to enter into foreign markets, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance.

Linked Reviews
Tax

The tax practice of Jiménez Higuita Rodríguez & Asociados specializes in tax, customs, and exchange law. The firm is a member of the Andersen Global, extending it network across 170 countries. The firm has been recognized for its expertise across several industries including, health care, education, financial markets, food and drink producers, software, and infostructure. 

During the last research period, the firm has been active a number of tax matter across the region. The firm advises longstanding client GHL group through its partnership with with one of the largest private equity investors Advent International. The firm also is currently representing Bolsa de Valores de Colombia as they create a new holding compay. The firm was involved in the descion making for the shareholders and all tax matters associated.

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