Education

• Harvard University, USA :
  • Course on International Negotiation (June-July 1980).
  • Law School, International Tax Program (1974-1975).
  • Law School, Master in Law (LL.M) (1974-1975).
• Course on International Tax Law. Fundación Getulio Vargas, Rio de Janeiro (1977)
• Georgetown University, USA., Law School (June - August, 1974).
• Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia. Law School, Lawyer (1969-1974).

Professional Experience

• LEWIN & WILLS ABOGADOS. Since 1978 renders legal taxation consulting services in the following matters:
• Legal counseling to domestic and foreign companies in tax matters, planning and advising.
• Legal counseling in restructuring projects, mergers, acquisitions, liquidations.
• Legal tax and financial counseling in the structuring public and private contracts.
• Legal representation before public and judicial authorities.
• Carrying of lawsuits before Courts in taxation issues.
• Patrimonial and fiscal planning for companies and families.

Distinctions, Publications and/or Academic Activities

• Associate Justice at the Constitutional Court (2003-2004)
• Dean of the Law School of Universidad de los Andes (1994-1996).
• Associate Justice at the Tax and Administrative Law Courts (1991-1996)
• Former President of the Colombian Institute of Tax Law. Honorary Member.
• Former President of the International Fiscal Association - Colombian Chapter.
• Former President of Universidad de los Andes Lawyers Association.
• Member of The Petroleum and Mining Law Experts Association.
• Member of The International Bar Association (Section on Business Law)
• Member of the Board of Directors of Universidad de los Andes.
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Colombian American Chamber of Commerce.
• Member of the MIT-Harvard Club of Colombia.
• Fulbright, AID, Ford Foundation and International Legal Studies scholar (1974).

Languages

Spanish, English and French.