Maria Alejandra Pedraza Bolaños

María Alejandra Pedraza is a corporate tax attorney in Holland & Knight's Bogotá office. Ms. Pedraza focuses her practice on tax law, private wealth, foreign exchange advice, tax controversies, litigation and corporate law matters.

Ms. Pedraza has extensive experience in structuring tax planning strategies, conducting tax diagnoses, implementing electronic invoicing systems and designing solutions aimed at reducing tax burdens. Her work has made improvements in key financial indicators, including cash tax and effective tax rate.

Ms. Pedraza provides strategic counsel to national and international companies, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax obligations. She has advised leading companies across diverse sectors such as oil and gas, retail, pharmaceuticals, transportation and aeronautics, earning recognition for her ability to craft comprehensive, industry-specific strategies that address complex operational challenges.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Pedraza serves as a researcher in the Department of Tax Law at Universidad Externado de Colombia, where she lectures and contributes to academic projects. Her work focuses on analyzing critical challenges within Colombia's tax system and developing innovative proposals to advance tax policy.

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Pedraza worked as an attorney at a Big Four firm. Her career reflects a strong combination of technical knowledge, strategic vision and leadership skills, enabling her to create sustainable value for organizations with complex structures and international presence.