Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría > Bogota, Colombia > Firm Profile

‘The team is very good and knows the industry. The way lawyers approach issues gives customers peace of mind due to their experience.’

‘We highlight the experience of the partners and lawyers who serve us.’

‘The attention we received in our transaction was excellent: a very professional team, with excellent negotiation skills that allowed us to achieve all the objectives that we set for ourselves as sellers. The level of PPU’s lawyers was above expectations and far exceeded the counterparty’s lawyers.’

‘Billings are correct. Lawyers are very customer friendly, always listening and extremely strong from a technical point of view. For me, the firm stands as an example in Latin America.’

‘A multidisciplinary firm with a good geographical footprint. Professionals are top-level in technical and commercial aspects and adapt to the needs of the client.’

‘We value the team’s commitment, knowledge, understanding of our needs and its ability to anticipate and execute in each situation. Its way of teaming up with the client is special: all lawyers are at the forefront of the deal, executing and making things happen. It can do super structured transactions in record time.’

‘Claudia Barrero is exceptional. Her intelligence, experience, knowledge, way of leading and communicating, sagacity, simplicity and commitment make her unique.’

‘Felipe Cuberos, head of the department, is an excellent lawyer.’

‘Nicolás Tirado, who was in charge of the transaction, is a highly trained lawyer. He allowed us to negotiate the most critical points of the transaction in a very simple and educational way for both parties.‘

‘Associate Juan José Castaño is a young lawyer with extensive knowledge , very willing to serve us at all times. Thanks to his commitment to the transaction, we managed to finalise it quickly, exceeding all our expectations.‘

‘A team with extensive knowledge and strong leadership. Lawyers are always attentive, respond in a timely manner to any requirement and consistently update the client on any news related to the process. The cost, compared to similar firms, is quite competitive.’

‘We value the team’s knowledge of the subject and good communication.’

‘I would recommended associate Juan Sebastián Aria due to the speed and depth of his advice.’

‘Santiago Cruz Mantilla (associate) is a lawyer who has extensive knowledge and proposes innovative and timely procedural strategies.’

‘The PPU team is a cohesive team that offers advice and comprehensive support to its clients. Lawyers are quick and thorough in their responses, have great knowledge of both legal and technical issues and an excellent customer service vocation, adapting to needs and providing alternatives that allow the client to make the best decisions.’

‘Associate Mateo Sinisterra excels in the team. He is a great connoisseur of the mining industry in all its phases and minerals, both in technical, economic and legal aspects. He is an exceptional, deep, comprehensive professional who provides a high-quality service committed to the interests of the client.’

‘We value the team’s knowledge of the market and its ability to lend that knowledge to the contracts we develop. Sandra Manrique and associate Juan Pablo Gutiérrez perfectly understand the details of the market and translates those into contracts. In negotiating PPAs with other law firms, the difference in knowledge is noticeable.’

‘The PPU team, and in particular Sandra Manrique and associate Johanna Cajigas, are experts in the legal and regulatory framework for natural gas and electricity. They provide analysis, not only from the legal point of view, but also including a business vision that favourably impacts decision-making.’

‘These lawyers are experts on the issues they are consulted on and have business experience. Sandra Manrique and associate Johanna Cajigas are the best option to consult and provide an external opinion on the issues under analysis.’

‘PPU’s team in the energy and natural resources practice is exceptional. Always willing, very knowledgeable about the issues and with creative ideas aligned with the business.’

‘Sandra Manrique is without a doubt one of the best lawyers in the country in the matters she handles. Her service is impeccable. She remains close to the client and is always prepared.’

‘Johanna Cajigas and Juan Pablo Gutiérrez, as directors of the area, are excellent. They know the issues in detail, they are courteous and creative when proposing solutions.’

‘We highlight PPU’s speed in its responses to our queries, its technical knowledge regarding regulation and the advisory capacity of the team. We are very satisfied with the support the firm provides, the professionalism with which lawyers address our concerns and the kindness of the team.’

‘We appreciate the firm’s constant availability and very good response times.’

‘It has a qualified team, with extensive knowledge in the field, which always seeks to provide the best advice to the client.’

‘Lawyers are always willing to collaborate to advise on the issues on which they are consulted and demonstrate good knowledge of the project undertaken.’

‘We have built a close relationship with the advisors who assist us, particularly with María Alejandra Gómez, who clearly understands the needs of our business and assists us quickly, kindly and wisely.’

‘María Alejandra Gómez is an excellent professional, with great knowledge. She provides us with options to solve problems and always maintains a good disposition.’

‘Principal associate Ivan Paez perfectly understands the issues and is always available to provide legal support as required. He looks for practical solutions within the legal framework to help our company.’

‘María Alejandra Gómez offers excellent service and demonstrates deep knowledge of environmental law and its applicability to the infrastructure industry.’

‘An excellent team. Lawyers are experts in the development of projects, and they know the interests of their clients.’

‘Juan Fernando Gaviria has a lot of knowledge and experience; he looks for solutions and not problems.’

‘The team compares favourably to to other firms; it is efficient and dynamic.’

‘Lawyers stand out for their efficiency, their knowledge of the contracted matter, their leadership in the search for alternatives to proposed solutions.’

‘A very strong team technically. The team is extremely knowledgeable in this area, unquestionably within the top two firms in this space in Colombia. Strong market share and deep bench. Excellent client service.’

‘I have worked extensively with Juan Fernando Gaviria and Jorge Di Terlizzi and they are outstanding practitioners.’

‘We value the team for its dedication and interest in the projects under its management. Strong monitoring and control in each activity that it develops.’

‘Lawyers are attentive to all the needs of the project, contributing ideas and participating very actively. They are always ready.’

‘The law firm has at its disposal all the areas of law that I need as a client; this is a great advantage as it has all the resources required to provide comprehensive tax advice that takes into account almost all of the possible implications. It also has excellent contacts with the relevant authorities.’

‘The team is always cohesive and in tune with the client’s needs. The team is very well integrated and comprised of lawyers with different skills.’

‘Martín Acero and his tax team are clear in their assessments. Lawyers are practical in presenting solutions when things look difficult; they are orderly and fulfil the commitments acquired in the delivery of the advice.’

‘In general, the partners of the firm are people who have high national recognition, therefore they are very well informed.’

‘Diego Cardona is a very good and pragmatic lawyer.’

‘The firm is highly professional, with expert lawyers in the field. Very committed to providing highly competent, results-focused, first-rate advice.’

‘Lawyers explain, with dedication and detail, the facts and the legal aspects that apply to each situation.’

‘This team is dedicated to the client. They respond to every inquiry we make in a timely manner.’

‘In this area, Philippi, Prietocarrizosa & Uría fields a highly technically trained team to deal with different and diverse competition and antitrust issues — practice areas in which a high degree of expertise is needed. Its response times are efficient and its quality of service is outstanding.’

‘Diego Cardona attends to our matters personally, which is a big plus for us. In addition to continuous monitoring until the issue is resolved, on several occasions, he has addressed our concerns with our parent company directly, which has demonstrated credibility and professionalism in his area of expertise.’

‘We particularly highlight Diego’s experience and knowledge of our company, as well as our industry.’

‘We recommend the team due to its availability and practicality.’

‘Lawyers demonstrate total commitment to the dispute and provide comprehensive support.’

‘Héctor Hernández has assisted us constantly and directly in judicial processes. He stays close to the client and his experience brings great peace of mind.’

‘Associate Juan Sebastián Arias is very professional and always ready to resolve our concerns.’

‘I highlight Juan Sebastián Arias for his good disposition, simple explanations and ability to provide clear advice.‘

‘An excellent team, which is characterised by its lawyers’ professionalism and practicality.’

‘We recommend the practice for its quality and knowledge.’

‘The team led by Carolina Porras is by far the best prepared on labour law issues in Colombia. It has proven experience and knowledge of the different topics, including the design of labour litigation strategy.’

‘Carolina Porras and, in general, her team of lawyers are diligent, accurate in their analysis of the issues consulted and, particularly, very quick to respond. The experience and knowledge of the downstream industry and corporate issues makes them stand out in Colombia.’

‘A trained team, which is very well oriented towards corporate labour advice.’

‘Up-to-date knowledge concerning applicability of the most recent decisions of the Superior Courts (Labour Chamber and the Supreme Court of Justice). Periodic communications via email of the legal provisions issued in labour matters.’

‘The service provided by PPU is excellent in every way. First of all, they have extensive knowledge and, on the other hand, they are proactive and take a very practical approach.’

‘PPU offers the following advantages: as a firm that has been involved in many of the large infrastructure projects in Colombia, its technical and market knowledge is unbeatable; it is a firm oriented to the needs of the client, providing practical solutions to problems that arise; high availability; extremely efficient.’

‘Without a doubt, I highlight the good work of Carlos Padilla.’

‘An excellent work team, with great experience and knowledge of the infrastructure sector.’

‘We recommend the group for its comprehensiveness, knowledge, respect, and independence.’

‘Dispute resolution partner Héctor Hernández and principal associate Santiago Cruz work seamlessly with us on a very large international arbitration matter. Its strong team of English-fluent attorneys and its ability to explain civil law concepts to the client makes it stand out.’

‘We have received excellent advice from the real estate practice at PPU. Lawyers are practical and rigorous at the same time.’

‘Juan Carlos Rocha and his team are wonderful lawyers; great experience and very responsive. The best lawyers I have ever met.’

‘The firm has a lot of knowledge, resources and experience.’

‘The team stands out for its agility, commitment, and attention to detail.’

‘We recommend Juan Carlos Rocha. We have received constant support in our businesses from him; he is a very close partner and fully participates in the business.’

‘We highlight the team’s knowledge and dedication. Lawyers’ maintain excellent relationships with their clients. They connect with customer needs.’

‘Associate Diana Lozano is detail-oriented, results-oriented and her presentations are impeccable. She tracks all activities.’

‘It is a highly creative firm and, due to this, it manages to formulate different solutions to the needs of clients.’

‘These lawyers do an exceptional job. They are professionals with extensive experience, very high availability to attend to priority and relevant matters, very friendly client service and reliable and timely deliverables.’

‘It is excellent in the matters it is in charge of; its lawyers make things happen, they are always attentive to any need in the most friendly and respectful way.’

‘The firm made the best decision when it added this criminal practice. Compliance and criminal issues are increasingly important focuses for any company in the world due to globalisation.’

‘Companies must be protected and this team – which includes people with the best experience – ensures that we are up-to-date in our processes, so we can protect our shareholders, employees and transactions.’

‘I work with Pamela Alarcón and Juan Carlos Forero. They are impeccable in their work, their experience is very robust (in all sectors), their response is immediate, they go beyond what is necessary for prevention and protection.’

‘The team maintains a 24/7 availability and closeness to the client that is priceless. They are excellent lawyers — among the best in the country.’

‘Andrea Succar is a lawyer with extensive knowledge of criminal law. She always responds in a timely manner. Her briefs are complete and very good. She is also a very kind person, always providing the necessary support.’

‘Pamela Alarcón, a partner in the area, has extensive knowledge that makes her a benchmark in the field. Always attentive and willing to find a solution in these complex issues.’

‘PPU handles our intellectual property matters for us. Lawyers have extensive knowledge of the IP area and keep themselves up to date. Good at conflict resolution and preventive law.’

‘The team is comprised of good business associates, who help define the company’s strategy in matters of management.’

‘Lawyers are timely and accurate in their recommendations. Excellent flexibility in billing issues.’

‘Principal associate Camilo Suárez certainly stands out. He responds to multiple queries in a complete, efficient and timely manner. He understands the client’s needs very well.’

‘Invoicing is fast and proactive; it is a good way of invoicing since it allows you to keep track of processes and costs. The knowledge of lawyers in intellectual property matters is very good.’

‘The PPU team is exceptionally good. Lawyers are always willing to help and accommodate the needs of clients. As a novelty, in the event of any doubts regarding a client’s matter, the firm’s lawyers — particularly Camilo Suárez — take the time to meet not only with the client’s lawyer, but also with people from other areas of the company.’

‘We highlight the quality and dedication in the work offered. There is unconditional dedication and commitment from advisers, in order to provide favourable solutions to customers.’

‘Camilo Suarez is a successful lawyer in his concepts and comments; he acts quickly and with excellence. He is always available and his recommendations denote great knowledge of the market and the client’s vision.’

‘We value the firm for its knowledge in various insurance lines, in our case the financial and cyber spheres. Lawyers are always willing to resolve concerns with opportunity and quality.’

‘PPU has an exceptional team in the insurance field, accumulating many years of experience in serving significant clients in Colombia, including its continuous attention to one of the largest oil and gas companies in Latin America.’

‘The lawyers of this firm possess superior experience in tending to the most complex insurance and reinsurance programmes in the country. Rebeca Herrera demonstrates superior professionalism and legal expertise, as well as strong relationships with each of her clients.’

‘A very efficient team, which draws upon members with extensive experience and solid knowledge in the field.’

‘The professional quality with which all matters are addressed is remarkable, as is the response to queries. Another very important characteristic is the personalised and integrated follow-up from various areas, which is a differential feature in relation to other firms — there seems to be very good communication between departments.’

‘Rebeca Herrera and her team provide immediate responses, even outside office hours, and always in a clear and concrete manner. In the face of any inconvenience inherent to legal procedures, we always have an appropriate, clear and timely solution.’

‘The firm has a very deep knowledge of the insurance industry in Colombia at all levels, from regulatory aspects through to dispute resolution. It also has solid relationships within the sector, and an excellent reputation. Its relationships with international firms also gives it a global footprint.’

‘I have known Rebeca Herrera for many years, and have always been very impressed with her. We have worked together on several complex insurance losses. Rebeca is very knowledgeable, and her creative and problem-solving attitude have been essential for the successful resolution of our cases.’