Andrés Hernández

Andrés Hernández is a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, international families, and fiduciaries navigating the complexities of international tax planning, cross-border estate planning, and wealth structuring. As a Lead Counsel at Saltiel Law Group, Andrés brings over 15 years of experience advising clients on the design and implementation of fully compliant legal and tax structures that preserve and transition global wealth across jurisdictions.

With a practice that bridges U.S. and Latin American legal systems, Andrés focuses on building tailored solutions for clients facing the challenges of managing assets across civil and common law environments. His counsel encompasses cross-border estate planning, succession structures, and international business transactions, particularly for clients with investments and family members in multiple countries. He advises on tax-efficient strategies for both domestic and foreign investments, and has guided corporations through complex restructuring processes and foreign direct investment structures.

Andrés regularly represents individuals and fiduciaries in matters of estate, trust, and probate administration, and is well-versed in tax compliance and controversy matters. He has successfully represented clients before the IRS, including under Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures and other offshore disclosure programs. His approach is both strategic and detail-oriented, aligning long-term family goals with evolving international tax frameworks and reporting obligations.

Andrés possesses specialized expertise in advising foreign investors and family offices on inbound investment into the United States, including tax-efficient real estate holding structures, corporate reorganizations, and compliance with U.S. reporting and disclosure regimes. He frequently counsels on the U.S. tax and legal implications of foreign trusts, pre-immigration planning, and the use of offshore vehicles to optimize asset protection and cross-border wealth transfer.

Andrés’s multidisciplinary background includes corporate law, tax planning, and asset protection, making him uniquely positioned to advise on domestic and international structures that withstand regulatory scrutiny while offering practical benefits. He is a sought-after speaker on estate and tax planning topics and regularly contributes to publications on international tax, corporate law, and cross-border wealth strategies.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Andrés offers bilingual legal counsel and a deep cultural understanding that enhances his ability to serve clients across the Americas. His combination of academic excellence and international practice experience positions him as a key contributor to Saltiel Law Group’s mission of delivering forward-thinking legal solutions to global clients.

 

Education and Bar Admissions

• J.D., Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, G
• LL.M. in Taxation, Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, IL
• LL.M. & Certificate in Business Administration, Northwestern University School of Law & Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, IL
• Abogado (LL.B. equivalent), Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas, Venezuela
• Admitted to practice in Florida (USA), Venezuela, and before the United States Tax Court