Javier González is one of the Founding Partners of EQUM S.A.S. and currently leads the Legal Tax area. He is a lawyer from Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, specialized in Tax, Financial, and Telecommunications Law, with an LL.M in International Taxation from the University of Florida. With over 20 years of experience in the tax field, Javier has built a practice serving approximately 100 clients in various industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.

As a strategic leader at EQUM S.A.S., his robust expertise strengthens the firm’s ability to address complex tax challenges, including tax litigation. His multidisciplinary approach and deep knowledge enable him to deliver solutions that mitigate risks and optimize taxes. Javier’s ability to anticipate tax risks and his extensive litigation experience inspire confidence among his clients.

Professional Experience:

• Tax Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal and Tax Services (2000–2005)
• Tax Lawyer at Jorge Paniagua & Cía. (1991–1994)
• Tax Lawyer at Quiñones Cruz Ltda. (1994–1999)

Idiomas: English

Academic Background:

• University of Florida (FL, USA):
  Program: LL.M in International Taxation (2012)
• Queensland and Melbourne Universities (Australia):
  Program: LL.M Studies (2004)
• Universidad Externado de Colombia:
  Program: Specialization in Telecommunications Law (2000)
• Universidad del Rosario:
  • Specialization in Tax Law (1990)
  • Specialization in Financial Law (1991)
  • Degree: Bachelor of Laws (1989)

Honors & Affiliations:

• Postgraduate Professor in Tax Law at Universidad Javeriana, Universidad de los Andes, and Universidad del Rosario.
• Member of the Colombian Institute of Tax Law.