Martín Acero

The Department Coordinator, Martín Acero, is highly respected by both his clients and his colleagues due to his extensive experience in tax matters in Colombia. He is well prepared to advise on corporate issues and the implementation of tax structures. ’Martín Acero’s experience and knowledge make him one of the most serious and reliable tax lawyers in Colombia’, Tax, Chambers and Partners, Latin America."

He has advised multiple clients from various Colombian and international sectors in mergers and acquisitions processes, both local and cross-border, and has participated as an advisor and facilitator for local and foreign clients in joint ventures and other types of associations. He has advised local and foreign clients on national and territorial tax matters, and thanks to his knowledge of international tax issues, he has participated as an advisor in multi-jurisdictional projects.

Martín has participated alongside Colombian tax authorities in the drafting and preparation of regulatory provisions, both legal and regulatory.

Work experience

• 2021 - PRESENT - MANAGING PARTNER - Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
• 2015 - 2021 PARTNER / CO - DIRECTOR - Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
• 1999 - 2014 PARTNER Prietocarrizosa
• 1993 - 1998 ASSOCIATE Prietocarrizosa

Education

• 1992 - SPECIALIST: Financial Law Universidad de los Andes 1990 - LAWYER Law University of Rosario

Academic Activities

• TO THE PRESENT
• Chair of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions PROFESSOR - Universidad del Rosario TO THE PRESENT
• Chair of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions PROFESSOR - Externado University

Publications

• PPU receives several recognitions at the ITR-Americas Tax Awards 2023. The PPU firm obtains a regional award for its practice in tax issues. Lawyer ranking: what are the challenges facing the legal sector? Inmobiliaria Bondue and Avicanna make joint investment in Colombia. Veolia buys Acon Waste and Lanoga’s stake in Aseo Urbano. CMIG International acquires Old Mutual operations in Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay. Colombian law firm recognized as the best in Latin America. Requirements of the Dian: Are natural persons obliged to determine if they are final beneficiaries of legal entities and/or structures without legal personality? "The purpose at PPU is to delve deeper into the specialty of the practice areas." The billionaire business law: the minds behind the country’s great business moves.