Juan Nicolás Cortés Galeano

Juan Nicolás Cortés is a member of the Tax practice at Pinilla, González & Prieto Abogados. He advises domestic and international clients on corporate taxation, tax planning, tax controversy, and the tax implications of domestic and cross-border business operations.

His practice focuses on providing strategic tax advice to companies and investors throughout the development of their business activities. He regularly assists clients in structuring investments, evaluating the tax implications of commercial transactions, implementing tax-efficient business structures, and managing tax risks in an increasingly sophisticated regulatory environment.

Juan Nicolás also represents taxpayers in administrative proceedings and tax controversies before the Colombian Tax Authority (DIAN) and other governmental entities. His experience includes advising clients on tax audits, administrative disputes, tax due diligence, investment structures, and regulatory compliance, while delivering practical solutions that support sound business decisions.

Professional Experience

Juan Nicolás regularly advises clients on:

* Domestic and international tax planning.

* Corporate taxation.

* Tax-efficient structuring of commercial transactions and investment projects.

* Tax aspects of corporate reorganizations and business restructurings.

* Tax controversy and administrative proceedings.

* Foreign investment and cross-border transactions.

* Tax risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and ongoing tax advisory services.

Education

* Specialist in Tax Law, Universidad de La Sabana, 2020.

* Law Degree, Universidad de La Sabana, 2019.

Academic Activities

Juan Nicolás has been actively involved in legal education and academic research in the field of tax law. He has served as an adjunct lecturer for the undergraduate course *Real Estate Legal Management* at Universidad del Rosario since 2024 and taught the intersession course *Tax Law and Public Finance* at Universidad de La Sabana between 2022 and 2025. He has also completed advanced academic training in university teaching and customs law and previously served as a teaching assistant in Tax Law, Public Finance, and Property Law. His academic achievements include the Universidad de La Sabana Graduate Excellence Scholarship and the Talento Sabana Scholarship.

Publications

Juan Nicolás has authored legal articles and client alerts on tax law, tax reform, corporate taxation, and regulatory developments affecting businesses and investors in Colombia.

Languages

* Spanish

* English