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How to succeed with Temporary Import to Colombia through leasing?
This article presents the possibilities and strategies available under Colombian law for the import of equipment. For the purposes of our analysis, we shall take as example the import of equipment aimed at providing a temporary power plant in Colombia (the “Project”)....
Cybersecurity, New Challenge to International Arbitration?
Arbitration is the alternative dispute resolution ADR mechanism preferred by companies for international business transactions in particular when the potential for disputes is expensive and specialized. One of its characteristics is that it brings additional costs...
How the National Development Plan law impacts Colombia´s energy sector ?
The National Development Plan 2018-2022 “Pact for Colombia, Pact for Equity” (hereinafter as “NDP” or “NDP Act”) has decisively catalogued the national energy industry (mining, electricity and oil & gas sectors) as one of the cornerstones for State income...
How to avoid Services Agreements turning into employment contracts in Colombia?
Services agreements have been traditionally used to avoid the payment of premiums, contributions and other benefits inherent to labor relationships in accordance with Colombian labor law; as a result, Colombian labor case law has been consistent in applying the...