Julian Piraban
ATTORNEY AND ACCOUNTANT
An accomplished legal advisor with a J.D. from Universidad de los Andes and a specialization in Corporate Law, he brings extensive experience in both domestic and international legal consulting. Currently serving as Co-founder and Partner at iqon, Medellín, he leads a boutique firm offering comprehensive legal and business advisory services, including Corporate, Contractual, Intellectual Property, and Foreign Investment Law. He manages a diverse portfolio of over 65 international and domestic clients, facilitating significant investments and structuring high-profile legal projects such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
His previous roles include Partner and Medellín Office Director at legalnova, where he expanded corporate and tax services and added over 38 clients, and Head of Legal at Globalista, where he led a team on internationalization processes and facilitated more than USD 2 million in foreign direct investments. At Gutiérrez Group, he served as Senior Legal Advisor, structuring over USD 4 million in loans and advising on major investment projects.
His career has also included senior roles at ALM Abogados and AXA Colpatria, where I managed complex corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters, and advised on high-stakes legal and financial transactions. With proficiency in English, pre-advanced Portuguese, and intermediate French, he excels in negotiation and strategic communication, supported by a robust background in managing legal operations and client relationships.
Education:
J.D., Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá
Specialization in Corporate Law, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá
Languages:
English: C2 (Proficiency)
Portuguese: B2+ (Pre-advanced)
French: B1+ (Mid-intermediate)