Carlos Padilla > Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría > Bogota, Colombia > Lawyer Profile

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
CARRERA 9 74-08
OFFICE 105
BOGOTA
Colombia

Work Department

Infrastructure and Projects

Position

Partner

Career

Partner at PPU expert in Infrastructure and Projects. His professional practice focuses on infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships and Information Technology Projects. He has been involved in many major infrastructure projects in the country over the past decade and has advised local and foreign clients in the structuring and financing of projects in transportation, telecommunications, hydrocarbons, energy and utilities. He has recently been involved in the structuring and financing of several of the most important road concession projects including Pacifico 3, Alto Magdalena, Costera, Navelena and Ruta al Mar.​

Languages

Spanish, English

Education

Carlos has a Law Degree from Universidad de Los Andes (2004). He also has a Master’s Degree in International Business Management from La Trobe University (2008).

Lawyer Rankings

Colombia > Projects

(Next Generation Partners)

Carlos Padilla – Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Noted for its ‘high technical level and great negotiation skills’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría fields a full-spectrum projects practice that is composed of lawyers specialised in public procurement processes, public law, infrastructure and project finance. The group acts for an impressive roster of domestic and multinational clients, with experience in representing the full chain of industry stakeholders, from construction companies and government entities, through to major global lenders and institutional investors. Widely acknowledged as a leader in his field, Jorge Di Terlizzi’s broad infrastructure and projects experience encompasses roads, telecoms, energy, airports, and ports, among other spheres. Di Terlizzi co-heads the group alongside project finance expert Juan Fernando Gaviria, corporate and finance specialist Hernando Padilla, and next-generation projects and infrastructure partner Carlos Padilla. Projects and infrastructure associate Camilo Forero is also noted for his focus on state contracting and litigation.

Colombia > Public law

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s public law practice is closely aligned to its projects offering, with the group noted for its handling of public law-related transactions, including PPP contracts and purchase agreements. The team also advises on public procurement and contentious matters. Infrastructure and projects specialist Jorge Di Terlizzi co-heads the department alongside Carlos Padilla, who specialises in infrastructure, PPP and IT projects. Key associates include Camilo Forero, who advises on infrastructure, projects and public law; and Santiago Cruz, who focuses on dispute resolution.