FOUR PILLARS OF FAMILY LEGACY
01.
PRESERVE, SUSTAIN AND GROW
Legacy protection, values, legal structures, protocols, and succession planning.
02.
OPTIMIZE
Tax compliance, offshore structures, international mobility and double taxation treaties.
03.
GOVERN AND EDUCATE
Transparency, protocols, communication, and preparing the next generation.
04. CONTROL
Unified digital system for data consolidation, secure access, and automation.
THE FOUNDATION THAT SUPPORTS THEM: A unified digital system for consolidating data, secure access, and automation.
Shared Services Center with measurable metrics and 360° visibility: roles, alerts, and executive reporting.
Strategically Plan and Protect Governance,
Investments, Assets, and Legacy.
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE:
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At Araújo Ibarra we know it: Experience, in-depth knowledge, and strategic vision are essential to harnessing foreign trade and foreign direct investment as drivers of development.
Martín Gustavo Ibarra is the president of the firm. Participated in the World Bank mission that created China's special economic zones in 1983. He has also collaborated in the restructuring of foreign trade mechanisms and free zones in most Latin American countries and some countries in Asia and Africa. He has advised several ports on concession contracts and the promotion of port services.
Participated as Manager and coordinator in the creation of the Ministry of Foreign Trade of Colombia in 1991 (today the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism) to move from a closed world to a globalized one with regulations such as the development of a new Customs Statute in 1984, the Framework Law on Foreign Trade in the same year and the new Free Trade Zone Law of 1983.
Been Featured by several law magazines as one of the best lawyers in International Trade Law in Colombia and Latin America, including Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers International.
He has distinguished himself as an international speaker on topics related to Free Trade Zones and Foreign Trade.
Andrés Ibarra promotes efficient interrelations among organizational business systems, leveraging technology and digital transformation to strengthen ties with the broader ecosystem. His goal is to create profitable and holistic solutions, as well as to drive think tanks that disseminate best practices for generating comprehensive value, based on his experience within a family business group.
His approach acknowledges and prioritizes the links, relationships, and interdependencies of organizational systems, enhancing their innovation capacity to achieve profitable and sustainable growth.
He develops efficient and cost-effective solutions to complex problems, placing people and the planet at the core, enabling organizations to thrive and endure.
As an intrapreneur, he seeks to generate value through strategic solutions that optimize business models and processes, driving innovation, development, and long-term growth within organizations. Currently, as Director of IR Family Office, he is developing an integrated management system for both family and business governance.
In his role as Executive Vice President of the “World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) – Araújo Ibarra” alliance, he promotes the growth and internationalization of free zones around the world, creating business and expansion opportunities. He builds strategic global connections among WTCs, free zones, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
As Co-founder and Director of the IR Foundation, he collaborates with various organizations globally and promotes the empowerment and integration of business families and Family Offices, with a strong emphasis on social and economic impact. He partners with Family Office Exchange (FOX), a global leader in the Family Office industry.
He serves on the boards of companies related to Family Offices, legal affairs, industrial parks, and the Juan Antonio Pardo Ospina Institute for Blind Children.
Nicolás Gómez Ortiz is a lawyer with over ten years of experience in corporate law, commercial law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), estate planning, foreign trade, and foreign investment. He has advised national and international companies on the structuring of corporate transactions, business reorganizations, and both domestic and international contracting. He has also supported the entry and expansion of foreign investment in Colombia. His practice has focused on sectors such as manufacturing, mining, energy, infrastructure, and services, providing comprehensive legal solutions aimed at business development and consolidation.
Currently, at Araújo Ibarra, he serves as Partner and Director of the Corporate Law area, where he leads legal structuring processes, advises on transactions, and designs efficient corporate models.
Family tree, ownership map, board, and decision-making protocols.
Tax and succession structuring. Next-generation education and systemic workshops.
360° view of the total portfolio — public, PE, VC and alternatives.
Real estate and hotel operations, with real-time performance metrics.
The family's complete financial statement, fully consolidated and up-to-date.
All family documents — organized, secure, and centralized. Categorized by legal entities and individuals.
Founder and CEO of Investa Trust / Wealth Architect for Latin American Business Families. Specialist in Corporate Law and International Taxation.
Medical Doctor, TED Speaker, and facilitator of individual, family, and organizational transformation processes.
Expert in wealth management, family business legacies, and family dynasties.
Global strategic financial engagement.
