general practice Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados advises its national and foreign clients on the incorporation, operation and liquidation of commercial companies under Colombian Law.
In this area in particular, if deemed necessary, the firms allows its lawyers to act on a temporary basis and strictly for corporate purposes, as representatives of the client in the different corporate bodies.
Commercial, Civil and Administrative Contracts
Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados has a broad experience in the structuring and negotiation of contracts. The practice includes among others, client participation in public and private tenders or bids, as well as technology transfer and licensing, procurement and supply, distribution and commercial agency contracts, and all the different filings and proceedings that must be carried out after their execution.
The firm advises its clients on tax matters arising from foreign investment, corporations and/or public and private contracts with participation of nationals or foreigners, in order to comply with Colombian tax laws and regulations.
The firm has a broad legal and practical experience with respect to the Colombian foreign exchange laws , as well as with the different procedures and steps that must be carried out with the local authorities charged with their application, vigilance and control.
Mining and Hydrocarbons Law (Oil & Gas)
Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados advises local and foreign clients on the different ways in which to undertake exploration, exploitation, supply, administration and commercialization activities of mining resources or hydrocarbons that are either private or public property. Regarding these sectors, the firm offers its experience in negotiations with the National Government in order to obtain exploration or exploitation licenses, enter into association contracts and concessions, as well as the sale or assignment of mining titles and/or concessions.
Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados advises on all matters related to Colombian labor law, particularly those labor contracts involving the immigration of foreigners hired to work in companies that are either in the process of establishment or are currently operating in Colombia.
The firm offers the extensive experience of its lawyers in the area of intellectual property law, with particular emphasis on contracts involving software and industrial property rights, including the registration of patents, trademarks, commercial names and the registration of commercial devises. It also carries out all the necessary procedures with respect to the application of unfair competition laws.
In line with international developments, the protection, preservation and recovery of the environment has become an important issue in our country. Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados advises its clients on the procedures to be carried out and the permits that must be obtained in order to comply with Colombian law, such the environmental impact studies, management plans and the required environmental licenses.
In relation with the Health Law, our firm handles the filing of documents with the competent authorities, in order to obtain registrations for drugs, pharmaceutical specialties, foods, beverages and other products before their import, distribution and sale, as well as the necessary licenses for plants and manufacturing companies that produce such items.
The firm offers judicial and extra-judicial advice in this field to individuals and legal entities, in conflicts derived from insurance contracts, recoveries, ordinary and executory proceedings, tutela actions, etc., under both ordinary and arbitral justice, as appropriate. We also provide advice in the preparation or handling of insurance claims, both with respect to the beneficiaries and to the insurance companies.
In order to offer broader information on our firm, please find hereafter the curriculum vitae of each member of Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados, as well as a brief description of some representative transactions in specific areas of interest.
Additional information regarding our firm and our most representative clients is available upon request.
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