Andrés Valera

Licensed to Practice

  • Republic of Colombia
  • California Bar Exam Eligible
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Internationally trained tax attorney, licensed to practice in Colombia and a candidate for admission to the California Bar (July 2026). He recently earned his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. His career bridges elite corporate tax consulting and deeply specialized industry experience: more than five years as in-house tax counsel in the Oil & Gas sector, advising multinational corporations at a Big Four firm, and working within law firms designing international tax planning structures and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and family offices. He also brings substantial experience in tax controversy, supporting high-stakes litigation strategies and interfacing closely with public and administrative entities, both as clients and as counterparties. Spanish (native) · English (full professional proficiency)

Practice Areas

  • International Tax Planning
  • Cross-Border Wealth Management
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Oil & Gas and Energy Sector
  • Tax Controversy & Litigation
  • Federal & State Tax Compliance
  • Family Offices & High-Net-Worth Individuals
  • Tax Authority Strategy

Education

  • University of Florida Levin College of Law - LL.M. in International Taxation (2025)