We have a qualified team with extensive experience in legal and financial matters that are focused on providing professional, personalized and efficient service tailored to the needs of each of our clients.
OUR STAFF
Unit Leader - Legal Services and Finance
- Diploma in Corporate Law, University of Delaware (USA).
- International Tax Specialization, University of Santiago of Compostela (Spain).
- Financial Engineering Specialization, National University of Colombia (Medellín, Colombia).
- Employment Law and Social Security Specialization, Pontificia Bolivariana University (Medellín, Colombia).
- Degree in Laws, University Institution of Envigado (Envigado, Colombia).
- Certified Public Accountant, EAFIT University (Medellín, Colombia).
- Taxation Technologist, School of Taxation (Medellín, Colombia).
- IFRS Certification in Spanish, Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (England).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Rodriguez is the Unit Leader for the Legal and Financial Services Unit, which provides advice across many different industries, including the metalworking, construction, automotive, textiles and garments, plastics, paper, and telecommunications industries.
During his career at the firm, Mr. Rodriguez has been part of consulting teams in corporate and corporate law, employment law, taxation, finance and IFRS.
Language: English and Spanish
Email: hrodriguez@rodriguezasociados.co
Mobile: +57 322 675 4999
Phone: +574 216 3890
Partner – Lawyer
Unit Leader – Family Law
- Family Rights Specialization, University of Antioquia.
- Degree in Laws, University of Medellin (Medellin, Colombia).
- Diploma in Judicial and Administrative Proceedings in Family Law.
- Diploma in Mediation and Arbitration.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Mazo is an attorney specializing in family law who works in both client counseling and litigation, particularly in matters concerning divorce, marital settlements and property rights, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, remarriage and dissolution. Her practice includes advising in the areas of family, notarial and judicial proceedings.
Language: English and Spanish.
Email: amazo@rodriguezasociados.co
Mobile: +57 322 675 4999
Phone: +574 216 3890
Associated – Lawyer
Unit Leader - Employment Law and Social Security
- Social Security Law Specialization, University of Antioquia (Medellín, Colombia).
- Management Specialization, Pontificia Bolivariana University (Medellín, Colombia).
- Degree in Laws, Luis Amigó University Foundation (Medellín, Colombia).
- Diploma in Employment, Recruitment and Human Resource Management, University of Medellín (Medellín, Colombia).
- Diploma in Procedural Employment Law, Luis Amigó University Foundation (Medellín, Colombia).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Porras has served as a public employee of the judicial branch in employment courts of the city of Medellin. She is a business advisor on industries such as the food, textile, construction, transport, and security industries, and is currently a manager of the firm Legal Integration.
Email: aporras@rodriguezasociados.co
Mobile: +57 322 675 4999
Phone: +574 216 3890
Associated – Lawyer
Unit Leader - Taxation and Training
- MBA (Finance), University of Viña del Mar (Chile).
- Expert in International Taxation, University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
- Finance and Project Evaluation Specialization, University of Antioquia (Medellin, Colombia).
- Tax Management Specialization, University of Antioquia (Medellin, Colombia).
- Certified Public Accountant, Autónoma Latinoamericana University of Medellin (Medellin, Colombia).
- System Technologist, Cedesistemas (Colombia).
- International Financial Reporting Standards graduate.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience in auditing and in accounting and tax inspection. Part of this experience was gained in the auditing firm KPMG, where Mr. Rodriguez prepared tax returns, performed tax audits, and providing tax planning advice for large companies such as Bancolombia, Suramericana, Cementos Nare, Isa, Sufinanciamiento. Mr. Rodriguez currently serves as auditor of Remington University, Carnes Casablanca, and Fajate S.A.S, and a tax advisor to several companies.
Mr. Rodriguez advises on compliance and the roll-out of international financial standards (IFRS). Companies with which Mr. Rodriguez has worked include Celsa S.A., Creatum Accesorios S.A., Carnes Casablanca, CINDE, La Cocina de Luis S.A.S, Portal Raíz S.A.S., Ladrillera San Miguel S.A.S, Ladrillera Los Cerros S.A.S., COMFACOR, and Dann Carlton hotels.
In addition, Mr. Rodriguez has worked as a university professor at undergraduate and postgraduate level for over 25 years. He has taught at institutions including the University of Antioquia, the Autonoma LatinoAmericana University, the Pontificia Bolivariana University, Remington University, The Cooperative University of Colombia, Jaime Isaza Cadavid Polytechnic University, and the Technology University of Bolivar. He has taught in the areas of income tax, tax withholding, tax auditing and tax planning.
Mr. Rodriguez has also provided tax update seminars at the Chamber of Commerce of Medellin for over 6 years. Recently, Mr. Rodriguez has participated in diploma programs, conferences and seminars on international financial standards at the Autonoma Latinoamericana University and Remington University, FENALCO Barranquilla, as well as independent and group trainings to persons at Argos Group. At the moment Mr. Rodriguez is in the process of obtaining an international certification in IFRS (ICAEW).
Email: jarodriguez@rodriguezasociados.co
Mobile: +57 322 675 4999
Phone: +574 216 3890
Partner – Accountant
Unit Leader - Transportation Law and Advocacy
- International Transportation Law Specialization, Externado University of Colombia (Bogotá, Colombia).
- Employment Law and Social Security Specialization, Pontificia Bolivariana University (Medellín, Colombia).
- Degree in Laws, Luís Amigó University Foundation (Medellín, Colombia).
- Diploma in Mediation Law, Medellin Consumer Association & The Center for Mediation, Arbitration and Settlement (Medellín, Colombia).
- Diploma in Social Security, The City of Medellín (Medellin, Colombia).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Obregon has served as a university professor, litigator, public official in the judicial branch, businessman in the private sector, and police and transit inspector.
Email: eobregon@rodriguezasociados.co
Mobile: +57 322 675 4999
Phone: +574 216 3890
Associated – Lawyer
Unit Leader - International Taxation
- Doctorate in International Taxation, University of Castilla La Mancha (Spain).
- Masters in International Taxation, University of Castilla La Mancha (Spain).
- Degree in International Taxation, Santiago de Compostela University (Spain).
- Masters in Laws, Pontificia Bolivariana University of Medellín (Medellin, Colombia).
- Tax Management Specialist, University of Antioquia (Medellin, Colombia).
- Degree in Laws, University of Medellin (Medellin, Colombia).
- Certified Public Accountant, The Autonoma Latinoamerica University (Medellín, Colombia).
- Tax Administration Technologist, Taxation School of Antioquia (Colombia).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Marulanda has more than 16 years of professional experience. He has worked as tax manager at KPMG and has provided services to companies in the public and private sector. Mr. Marulanda has expertise in managing fiscal risks by optimizing taxes through planning and tax auditing, as well as through other methods.
Among the clients to whom Mr. Marulanda has provided tax advisory and other services are the following: Multienlace S.A., Griffith Colombia S.A., Compañía de Cemento Argos S.A., Hilos A&E de Colombia Ltda, Levi Strauss Eximco Colombia Ltda., Central Hidroeléctrica de Caldas S.A. ESP, Fundación Éxito, Avon Colombia Ltda. and other multinational companies. Mr. Marulanda has coordinated tax outsourcing Colombia Kimberly Colpapel S.A., Papeles del Cauca S.A., Kimberly Clark Corporation, and Empresas Varias de Medellín ESP.
Mr. Marulanda participates in tax audits for clients of KPMG Ltda., including the following: Aluminio Reynolds S.A., Almagrán S.A., HB Fuller de Colombia S.A., TANN Colombiana S.A., Sumicolor S.A., ISAGEN S.A. E.S.P., Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. ESP, CI Probán S.A., Susalud S.A. EPS, Promotora Médica las Américas S.A., Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Hospital Manuel Uribe Ángel, AMCORT PET Packaging de Colombia S.A., Setas Colombianas S.A., Grupo Suramericana, Protección S.A., SURA EPS, and Bancolombia S.A.
Mr. Marulanda has participated in tax due diligence performed by Fritolay Colombia, Laminados Andinos, San Antonio Internacional, Mitsubishi Corporation, and ING Pensiones y Cesantías S.A.
TEACHING:
Mr. Marulanda has teaching experience in the area of taxation at the Pontificia Bolivariana University in Antioquia and Quindío. He is also a professor at the Antioquia Center for Taxation and lecturer in seminars for KPMG, ANDI Antioquia, CETA, ACEF Antioquia, Fendipetróleo Antioquia, FENALCO Antioquia, ADECUM, ACUDA, ACONTUAL, and CEICAR.
PUBLICATIONS:
Marulanda Otalvaro, H., Unfair Financial Competition between Countries. The Antioquia Center for Taxation, CETA, Medellín, Colombia (2013)
Email: hmarulanda@rodriguezasociados.co
Mobile: +57 322 675 4999
Phone: +574 216 3890
Associated – Lawyer
Legal Coordinator
- Degree in Laws, Autonoma Latinoamericana University (Medellin, Colombia).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Jaramillo has served as Legal Coordinator for the Legal and Financial Services Unit. Ms. Jaramillo is dedicated to advising in the areas of labor law and social security.
Language: English and Spanish.
Email: info@rodriguezasociados.co
Mobile: +57 322 675 4999
Phone: +574 216 3890
Associated – Lawyer