Profile
Catalina is the leading partner of our Tax Law and Arbitration practices. Her career is distinguished by a strategic and innovative approach that integrates legal, economic, and technological aspects. She advises clients on critical decisions related to tax litigation, transfer pricing, M&A, the digital economy, and international taxation.
She has served both as arbitrator and counsel in high-impact national and international panels, including complex disputes. Recognized for her credibility and leadership, she is a key reference for authorities, industry associations, and corporations.
Catalina is an honorary member and former President of the Colombian Institute of Tax Law (Instituto Colombiano de Derecho Tributario) and has been recognized as one of the most influential figures in the country. She is also a university professor, international speaker, and author of specialized publications in more than 10 countries.
Education
- M. in International Dispute Resolution – Queen Mary University of London (2021).
- D. Candidate – Universidad de Salamanca.
- Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) – Universidad de Salamanca.
- Specialization in Tax Law – Universidad del Rosario (2000).
- Specialization in International Taxation – Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (2006) and Universidad Austral de Buenos Aires (2002).
- Attorney at Law – Universidad del Rosario (1998).
Executive Education
- Fiscal Policy and Management – Harvard University.
- Blockchain – MIT.
- FinTech – University of Oxford.
- Driving Innovation – IESE, Universidad de Navarra.
Work Experience
- Partner – Godoy Hoyos Abogados.
- Senior Associate – Baker & McKenzie.
- Head of Tax Practice – Holguín Neira Pombo y Mendoza.
- Attorney – Quiñones Cruz; Arenas López Montealegre y Plazas.
- External Advisor – Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade, CCI, EPM, Grupo Éxito, among others.
- Arbitrator in high-profile panels such as:
- Ruta del Sol vs. ANI
- Perenco vs. AMV
- International Arbitration Panels – Fundación TRIBUTE.
Recognitions
- Band 1 – Chambers & Partners Latin America (2025).
- Hall of Fame – The Legal 500 (2024).
- Highly Regarded Practitioner – ITR World Tax (2024).
- José Ignacio de Márquez Award in Economic Law (1998).
- Honorary Member and Former President – Colombian Institute of Tax Law.
- Member – ILADT and International Fiscal Association (IFA).
- Author of publications in more than 10 countries.