Mr. Carlos Espíndola-Scarpetta, started his prestigious law firm Espindola International Consultants in 1979, (www.espindola-ic.com) with offices currently in Cali and Bogotá, Colombia. Carlos’ firm specializes in the following law fields: international trade and commerce, business law, tax law, Compliance and legal risk assessments; international commercial law, banks, insurance, transportation, financial law, customs and foreign exchange, administrative law, corporate law, labor law, general practice and logistics planning. Carlos has represented multinational companies in Colombia and other LA countries, such as Cadbury Adams Colombia, Colgate PalmoliveColombia, Johnson& Johnson, Colombia, Archer Daniel Midland, Colombia, Manpower Colombia, and local firms such as Colombina S.A., Colfinanzas S.A., TM Medicas S.A., Tridimensionar S.A. He has been a speaker for different Chambers of Commerce and ANALDEX, on issues relating to International trade and business.  Has been a Professor at Universidad Javeriana in Cali, Colombia for more than 25 years and a visiting lecturer in other prestigious Laws Schools in Colombia and abroad. Carlos’s law firm often accepts pro-bono cases on behalf of underprivileged children and families representing them in accident related cases.  The firm also passionate about the rights and protection of the elderly and senior citizens.  Carlos was responsible for the chapter on Colombia published in “The International Insurance Law & Regulations” by Oxford University Press in 2000. Carlos shows no sign of slowing down in his illustrious career since he is looking forward to being offered as a guest lecturer at a local school of law! He is fluent in English, French and Spanish.