LEWIN & WILLS - Key Persons
Adrián Rodríguez is promoted to Partner of the Firm.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate at the Firm
Alejandro Neisa is an associate at the Firm specializing in Tax Law and Tax Disputes. With expertise in providing legal opinions, assistance, research, and litigation services, he serves clients across diverse sectors of the economy.
Alejandro is an Lawyer from Los Andes University, with a Postgraduate Degree and a Master's degree in Taxation from the same University.
Professional Experience
Lewin & Wills. Associate. 2022. (Present)
Pinilla González y Prieto Abogados. Junior Associate. 2021-2022.
Posse Herrera Ruiz. Junior Associate. 2020-2021.
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría. Paralegal. 2018-2020.
Education
Los Andes University. Lawyer. Bogotá (2021).
Los Andes University. Postgraduate Degree in Taxation. Bogotá (2022).
Los Andes University. Master's Degree in Taxation. Bogotá (2023).
Carolina Trejos is promoted to Partner of the Firm.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate at the Firm
- Public Accountant from Universidad Santo Tomás
César Sánchez is an Associate at the Firm, specializing in Tax, Estate Planning, and Mergers and Acquisitions. He has experience in leading tax compliance activities, processing tax refunds, and conducting tax due diligence. Additionally, he provides tax and estate planning services to families and offers tax planning and consulting services to national and foreign companies with investments in Colombia.
César is a Public Accountant from Universidad Santo Tomás, with a postgraduate degree in Taxation from Universidad de Los Andes. He is currently pursuing a Master's program in Accounting and Finance at Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
Professional Experience
Lewin & Wills. Associate. 2017. (Present)
Credicorp Capital Colombia S.A. Senior Tax Professional. 2016-2017.
Abengoa Colombia. Tax Coordinator. 2015-2016.
Crowe. Tax Consultant. 2014-2015.
Education
Santo Tomás University. Public Accountant. Bogota (2012).
Los Andes University. Postgraduate degree in Taxation. Bogota (2016).
National University of Colombia. Master's degree in Accounting and Finance. Bogota (in process).
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate of the Firm in Wealth and Estate
Manuela Restrepo Pérez is an Associate of the Firm in Wealth and Estate Planning, Corporate and Tax Law areas. She has experience in family law matters and has participated in the analysis and implementation of estate planning alternatives, the drafting of pre-nuptial agreements, wills, divorce and probate processes by mutual agreement.
Manuela is a lawyer from Universidad de los Andes.
Professional Experience
Lewin & Wills. Associate. 2023. (Present)
Brigard Urrutia. Intern. 2021-2023.
ProBono Foundation. Intern. 2021.
Education
Los Andes University. Lawyer. Bogotá (2023).
Los Andes University. Minor in Business Management, School of Management. Bogotá (2023).
Practice Areas
Foreign Exchange Regulations and International Investments
Emilio Wills is the co-founder partner of the Firm and the head of the Foreign Exchange Controls and International Investment, and International Trade/WTO practices.
He advises important private and public entities in their international transactions and in their foreign investment projects.
For many years, Emilio has given lectures in Foreign Exchange Controls and Foreign Investment matters, in Colombian and foreign Universities, as well as in different national and international forums. Emilio is well known in the country and abroad for the books and articles he has written regarding his areas of expertise.
Professional Experience
Lewin & Wills. Partner. Bogotá, Colombia (1987-present)
Superintendency of Foreign Exchange Controls. Superintendent of Foreign Exchange Controls. Bogotá, Colombia (1984 - 1987)
Education
Paris I University. DESS, Foreign Trade. Paris, France (1983)
Paris I University. DEA, International and European Studies. Paris, France (1981)
Universidad de Los Andes. Postgraduate Studies on Multinational Enterprises. Bogotá, Colombia (1980)
Universidad de Los Andes. Law degree (J.D. equivalent). Bogotá, Colombia (1980)
Mr. Emilio Wills-Cervantes joins the firm after holding high-level Government positions, regarding foreign exchange controls and foreign investment. With his arrival, the Firm extends its practice to Foreign Exchange Controls and Foreign Investment.
Job Titles:
- Infrastructure and APPs. Summer Associate
- Junior Associate