Juan Camilo Riveira
About Juan Camilo Riveira
Juan Camilo Riveira is a Senior Tax Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP, with a comprehensive background in tax law and taxation. He has held various positions in notable firms and has an extensive educational background in law and taxation.
Current Role at Holland & Knight LLP
Juan Camilo Riveira serves as Senior Tax Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP, a position he has held since 2023. He operates from Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia, where he provides expert legal counsel in tax matters. His role involves advising clients on complex tax issues and ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations.
Previous Experience in Tax Law
Prior to his current role, Riveira accumulated extensive experience in tax law through various positions. He worked as a Tax Associate at Posse Herrera Ruiz from 2013 to 2014 and at Reyes Abogados Asociados from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Tax Analyst at C&S Wholesale Grocers from 2015 to 2016 and held the position of Tax Manager at PwC Tax & Legal Services from 2017 to 2019.
Leadership Role at Cuberos Cortés Gutiérrez Abogados
From 2019 to 2023, Riveira was the Director of the Tax and Foreign Trade Department at Cuberos Cortés Gutiérrez Abogados in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. In this capacity, he led a team focused on providing legal services related to tax and international trade, enhancing the firm's capabilities in these areas.
Educational Background in Law and Taxation
Riveira holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Universidad del Norte, which he completed from 2005 to 2011. He further specialized in Tax Law, obtaining an Especialization from Universidad del Rosario between 2016 and 2017. Additionally, he earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Taxation from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law from 2014 to 2015.
Specializations in Contract Law and Taxation
In addition to his expertise in tax law, Riveira studied Contract Law at Universidad del Rosario, where he achieved an Especialization from 2013 to 2014. This specialization complements his tax law background, allowing him to address legal issues that intersect with contract and tax regulations.