Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas initially opened the doors to its Medellín office in October 2020 but — due to the pandemic — it was a subdued launch. The firm has made substantive efforts to grow its Medellín business of late, particularly looking to attract clients in the energy and natural resources, infrastructure, TMT and transport, and food and consumption sectors. Currently, it counts Puerto Antioquia, CI Conserba and Colombiana Kimberly Clark Colpapel among its local clients, while its work is concentrated in the corporate, tax, and foreign exchange areas. Of course, the Medellín team is additionally distinguished by its ability to draw on the firm’s wider national and international platform. Ernesto López is the key partner on the ground and focuses on tax and M&A; he recently represented Minera El Roble before the national tax authority (DIAN) in an administrative proceeding. Other Medellín-based contacts include projects partner Pablo Jaramillo, who splits his time between Bogotá and Medellín; and intermediate associate Pedro Santamaría, who is noted for tax work.