ABOUT US
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JGA ABOGADOS is a Colombian law firm specializing in business and legal affairs for the entertainment industry, with a strong international focus. With over a decade of experience and participation in more than 150 audiovisual productions, we provide comprehensive support to producers, financiers, and distributors at every stage of the creative and commercial process.
Our role goes far beyond legal advisory. We work side-by-side with our clients to design business models, structure financial frameworks, and ensure that every project is legally sound, commercially viable, and ready to compete in international markets.
Whether it involves navigating tax incentives , drafting complex co-production or distribution agreements, or attracting investment, we deliver results-oriented strategies tailored to the needs of each production.
Our international reach is one of our core strengths. We collaborate with a trusted network of legal and financial professionals across Latin America, North America, and Europe, enabling seamless cross-border execution. From structuring a co-production between Colombia and France, to securing U.S. gap financing or managing IP enforcement in multiple jurisdictions, our team offers a global perspective grounded in deep local knowledge.
At JGA ABOGADOS, we understand that entertainment is not just a creative pursuit—it's a business. And we are here to ensure that your business is built to succeed.
International Project Structuring & Financing
We structure international audiovisual projects to attract foreign capital through investment instruments such as convertible loans, revenue participation agreements, and production gap financing. We advise on jurisdictional optimization, risk allocation, and international enforceability, enabling access to private equity, venture capital, and institutional funds.
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International Coproductions
We structure and negotiate international coproduction agreements, ensuring full compliance with national and transnational legal frameworks. We guide our clients through the legal, tax, and operational challenges of producing content across borders, including access to bilateral treaties and public funds.
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Incentives
We offer comprehensive legal representation and advisory for foreign companies seeking to access Colombia’s Film Law (Ley 1556 de 2012) through CINA certificates and Foreign Film Certificates (FFC). Our firm ensures correct structuring to meet eligibility requirements and maximize tax benefits for qualified audiovisual projects.
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Business Affairs
We advise on the legal and financial structuring of audiovisual projects, including equity investments, tax incentive vehicles (CINA, Law 814, CoCrea), sponsorships, and private investment models. Our legal team supports funding strategies from development through release.
Legal Advice
We provide ongoing legal advice throughout all phases of audiovisual production—development, pre-production, production, post-production, distribution, and exhibition. Our services include risk management, regulatory compliance, labor law, and intellectual property strategies.
Contract Law
We draft, review, and negotiate all types of industry contracts, including writer agreements, director deals, talent releases, production service contracts, licensing agreements, and distribution deals. Our focus is on securing rights, mitigating risks, and enabling enforceable international arrangements.
