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Colombia is Latin America's third largest economy and one of the region's most dynamic markets. Led by a strong fiscal climate and robust commodity exports, business opportunity abounds throughout the urban centers in the Andes to the coastal cities on its two ocean shores, this country offers clients from many sectors around the world the benefits of expanding and globalizing its business.

Rely on the full-service capabilities of our Bogotá office, nationally and internationally recognized for its extensive experience handling matters in a wide range of diverse industries and practice areas. Located in Colombia's capital city and seat of power, our track record of delivering comprehensive legal services and advice to our customers reaches back more than 100 years and is reflected in scores of recognition across many international legal publications.

Whether you are looking to do business in Colombia or seeking to expand outside your borders, benefit from skilled lawyers and professionals based in Colombia and abroad, who are continuously responding to the challenges of an increasingly globalized world, and who are able to service your legal needs wherever your business takes you.

Recognition

Felipe Alarcón, Partner in the Banking and Finance Practice at Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas, was recognized as Next Generation Partner at The Legal 500 Colombia Awards 2024

January 29, 2025

Colombia: On the second edition of the prestigious The Legal 500 Colombia Awards 2024, Felipe Alarcon, one of the Firm’s Banking & Finance partner was honored with the Next Generation Partner award. This accolade highlights his career achievements, influence, and contributions to both the legal and financial sectors in Colombia over the past year.

Dentons achieves 157 rankings in Chambers Latin America 2025

August 23, 2024

Independent legal publisher Chambers and Partners continues to recognize Dentons lawyers as market leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas has been awarded in the first edition of The Legal 500 Colombia Awards 2024

January 31, 2024

Colombia: Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas had an outstanding participation in the first edition of The Legal 500 Colombia Awards 2024 being recognized as winner in four (4) different categories. These awards counted with the participation of the most important and prestigious firms in Colombia, and they highlighted both, the best practice areas, and the leading lawyers in the legal industry in 2023.

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Insights

Important Deadlines and Regulatory Updates: Breeder’s Rights, Health Procedures, and Vaping Products in Colombia

March 19, 2025

Colombia: This newsletter outlines key regulatory updates and deadlines in Colombia concerning breeder’s rights, health procedures, and vaping products. It highlights the March 31, 2025, deadline for paying breeder’s rights maintenance fees to prevent loss of rights. Additionally, it discusses a Draft Resolution by Invima to implement a Contingency Plan for managing drug-related procedures. Lastly, it provides an overview of upcoming regulations on the labeling, advertising, and commercialization of electronic nicotine delivery systems and related products, effective from May this year.

New Temporary Taxes in Colombia

February 18, 2025

Colombia: The National Government has issued Decree 175 of February 14, 2025, establishing three new taxes aimed at raising over $1 trillion COP to address the crisis in Catatumbo and other areas affected by public order disturbances.

New Regulations in Health and Agriculture: What You Need to Know for 2025

February 10, 2025

Colombia: In this February newsletter, several key updates affecting the health and agriculture sectors in Colombia are highlighted.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Felipe Alarcón, Partner in the Banking and Finance Practice at Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas, was recognized as Next Generation Partner at The Legal 500 Colombia Awards 2024

January 29, 2025

Colombia: On the second edition of the prestigious The Legal 500 Colombia Awards 2024, Felipe Alarcon, one of the Firm’s Banking & Finance partner was honored with the Next Generation Partner award. This accolade highlights his career achievements, influence, and contributions to both the legal and financial sectors in Colombia over the past year.

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas advises IDB Invest in the financing granted to On Vacation

January 10, 2025

Colombia: Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas provided legal advice to the Inter-American Investment Corporation ("IDB Invest") in the financing granted to On Vacation, a leading Colombian Company in the hotel and tourism industry in Colombia to (i) strengthen its business model; (ii) expand its operation; (iii) promote a green and sustainable transition model and (iv) produce a significant impact in small business and communities in the regions where it currently operates.

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas strengthens its Banking and Finance practice with the addition of a new partner

September 13, 2024

Colombia: Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas continues executing its strategic plan by strengthening its Banking and Finance practice group through the incorporation of Daniela Mejia as its new partner. With Daniela’s addition, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas intends to consolidate its position as a leading firm in the financial sector.

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